Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)vsEroica
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) (dual purpose) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
EarthyFloralSweetHerbal
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.7% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 35–43% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–27% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 35–42% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |