Golden StarvsStyrian Golding
Golden Star and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golden Star
Alpha acid
5.4%
Beta acid
4.6%
Total oil
-
Japan
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 Golden Star
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golden Star
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Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Golden Star | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.6% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 50% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 27–33% |
| Humulene | - | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 2–5% |
| Origin | Japan | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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