Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)vsChinook
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
EarthyFloralSweetHerbal
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.7% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 35–43% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–27% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 35–42% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |