Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick YQH-1380
- 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
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in YQH-1380
PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange
Property
| Property | Golding | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding