GrungeistvsGolding

Grungeist and Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Golding

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonLavenderZest

Only in Golding

DelicateSweet

Property

PropertyGrungeistGolding
Alpha acid2.9%4–6%
Beta acid9%2–3%
Co-humulone19.2%20%
Total oil-0.4–1 mL
Myrcene-25–35%
Humulene-35–45%
Caryophyllene-13–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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