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Golding BE

AromaMedium AlphaBelgium
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About

A traditional English aroma variety valued for its smooth (almost sweet), delicate, slightly spicy aroma that produces the classic Golding finish. As with Fuggle, it forms the basis of many well-known and respected recipes.

Origin

Goldings have been grown in England for over 100 years and, as with Fuggles, were named after the grower who developed them.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

EarthyHoneySpiceFloralDelicateSweet

Substitutes

Golding USAWGVEKGEast Kent GoldingFuggleWillametteStyrian GoldingProgressWhitbread Golding Variety

Oil Composition

Myrcene
20-35%
Humulene
35-48%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid4.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid3.0 - 4.1%
Co-Humulone26-32%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.4-1.3 mL/100g
HSI
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool

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