Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Zythos
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Golding
DelicateSweet
Only in Zythos
TangerineCitrusPineGrapefruitTropical
Property
| Property | Golding | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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