Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Tillicum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Tillicum
Stone fruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Golding | Tillicum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 13.5–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 9.5–11.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 13–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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