Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Helga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Golding
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Helga | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding