Barbe RougevsStyrian Cardinal
Barbe Rouge and Styrian Cardinal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusOrangeLime
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleJasmineGuava
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 5–7% |
| Origin | France | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |