Barbe RougevsStyrian Golding
Barbe Rouge and Styrian Golding 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 Golding
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 2–5% |
| Origin | France | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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