Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Minstrel
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Golding
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerryOrange
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Styrian Golding