HarmonievsGolding

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

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Harmonie

  • 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

When to pick Golding

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Only in Golding

FloralDelicateSweet

Property

PropertyHarmonieGolding
Alpha acid4–8%4–6%
Beta acid5–8%2–3%
Co-humulone19–22%20%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL0.4–1 mL
Myrcene30–40%25–35%
Humulene10–20%35–45%
Caryophyllene6–11%13–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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