Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 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 Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Olympic
CitrusSpicy
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Olympic | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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