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Golding UK

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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. Golding is a moderate to high yielding aroma variety that is grown in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and East Kent, both areas are under pressure from wilt infection to which Golding is particularly susceptible.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

EarthyHoneySpicyFloralDelicateSweet

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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