WalhallavsGolding

Walhalla and Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Walhalla

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.97–10%

Beta acid

3.75–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Walhalla

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

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 Walhalla

CitrusGarlicGrassyHerbal

Only in Golding

FloralDelicateSweet

Property

PropertyWalhallaGolding
Alpha acid5.97–10%4–6%
Beta acid3.75–6%2–3%
Co-humulone-20%
Total oil-0.4–1 mL
Myrcene-25–35%
Humulene-35–45%
Caryophyllene-13–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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