Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Medusa | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding