Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Golding | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Styrian Golding