US Golding Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Derived from old English Goldings cultivars (East Kent, Canterbury, Mathon, etc.) brought to and cultivated in the Pacific Northwest
Type:
- Aroma hop (used primarily for aroma and flavor rather than bittering)
Typical Alpha Acids:
Beta Acids:
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
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Floral: Delicate spring blossom, wildflowers, slightly sweet florals
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Spicy: Light herbal spice and white pepper
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Earthy: Mild, clean English-style earth
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Herbal: Subtle hay, gentle grassy undertones
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Other: Sometimes a faint hint of honey or orange marmalade
Brewing Characteristics:
- Well loved for balanced, nuanced aroma and soft, gentle bitterness
- Brighter and a touch less earthy than UK Goldings, making US Golding great in American and English beer styles alike
- Performs beautifully in late/whirlpool/dry-hop additions and classic cask ales
Best Beer Styles:
- English Bitter, Pale Ale, ESB
- Porter, Mild, Stout
- Brown Ale, Golden Ale, Blonde, Cream Ale
Substitutes:
- UK East Kent Goldings (floral, softer and slightly honeyed)
- Willamette (breeder's American alternative—more floral, slightly less spicy/earthy)
- Styrian Goldings (more continental, herbal)
Fun Fact:
US Goldings have been a mainstay of American brewing for well over a century and are key to classic pale ales, porters, and traditional English-inspired ales in North America.
