Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sun
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Sun
Herbal
Property
| Property | Golding | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | - |
| Humulene | 35–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding