Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Sussex
Alpha acid
4.3–5.8%
Beta acid
2.4–3.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.6 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Golding
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Sussex
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Sussex
EarthyGrassyMintVanillaCitrus
Property
| Property | Golding | Sussex |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 4.3–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 2.4–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.4–0.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 41–43% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 22–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding