MedusavsStyrian Golding
Medusa and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
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 Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Medusa | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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