Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 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 Saaz (US)
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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