HersbruckervsGolding
Hersbrucker and Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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