HartwickvsStyrian Golding

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

Hartwick

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.28%

Beta acid

5.77%

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 Hartwick

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • 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 Hartwick

PinePineapple

Only in Styrian Golding

EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble

Property

PropertyHartwickStyrian Golding
Alpha acid12.28%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid5.77%2.5–3.5%
Co-humulone-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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