Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hydra
- 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
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Hydra | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 20% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding