Barbe RougevsStyrian Dragon
Barbe Rouge and Styrian Dragon 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 Dragon
Alpha acid
6–11%
Beta acid
7.5–8.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.1 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Styrian Dragon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralBerry
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryHerbal
Only in Styrian Dragon
GrapefruitLemonRoseTropical
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Styrian Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 6–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 7.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 23–24% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 1.5–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 58–63% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 22–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |