HarmonievsStyrian Golding

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

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

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 Harmonie

  • 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

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 Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Only in Styrian Golding

EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble

Property

PropertyHarmonieStyrian Golding
Alpha acid4–8%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid5–8%2.5–3.5%
Co-humulone19–22%25–30%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL0.5–1 mL
Myrcene30–40%27–33%
Humulene10–20%34–38%
Caryophyllene6–11%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%2–5%
OriginCzech RepublicSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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