AurumvsStyrian Golding

Aurum and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Aurum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3.1%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

Germany

Styrian Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–3.5%

Total oil

0.5–1 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Aurum

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Styrian Golding

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyEarthyNoble

Only in Aurum

FruityFloralMildHerbalCitrus

Only in Styrian Golding

ResinSweet

Property

PropertyAurumStyrian Golding
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid3.1%2.5–3.5%
Co-humulone20–23%25–30%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.5–1 mL
Myrcene-27–33%
Humulene-34–38%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene-2–5%
OriginGermanySlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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