Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Samba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Golding
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Samba
TropicalPineappleMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Samba | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 20% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–35% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding