GrungeistvsStyrian Golding

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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Styrian Golding

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonFloralLavenderZest

Only in Styrian Golding

EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble

Property

PropertyGrungeistStyrian Golding
Alpha acid2.9%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid9%2.5–3.5%
Co-humulone19.2%25–30%
Total oil-0.5–1 mL
Myrcene-27–33%
Humulene-34–38%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene-2–5%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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