GoldingvsStyrian Cardinal
Golding and Styrian Cardinal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Golding
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Property
| Property | Golding | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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