Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)vsCluster
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) and Cluster 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
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cluster
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyFloralSweet
Only in Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Herbal
Only in Cluster
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Property
| Property | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.7% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–43% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–27% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 35–42% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |