Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Vanguard
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Vanguard
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Vanguard
WoodyTobaccoPleasantGrassyCedar
Property
| Property | Golding | Vanguard |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 14–20% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 5–15% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 49–55% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Hersbrucker
Styrian Golding