Evergreen BlendvsStyrian Golding
Evergreen Blend and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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 Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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