GoldingvsTettnang (US)
Golding and Tettnang (US) are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Tettnang (US)
Alpha acid
2.5–5.5%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tettnang (US)
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Tettnang (US)
NobleSpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Golding | Tettnang (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 2.5–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 20–28% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 18–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding