CekinvsStyrian Golding

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

Cekin

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–8%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.65–1.5 mL

Slovenia

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 Cekin

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Styrian Golding

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cekin

Mild

Only in Styrian Golding

EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble

Property

PropertyCekinStyrian Golding
Alpha acid6–8%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid2–3%2.5–3.5%
Co-humulone20–27%25–30%
Total oil0.65–1.5 mL0.5–1 mL
Myrcene47–48%27–33%
Humulene16–17%34–38%
Caryophyllene6–7%9–11%
Farnesene7–8%2–5%
OriginSloveniaSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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