MeridianvsStyrian Dragon

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

Meridian

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–7%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.6 mL

United States

Styrian Dragon

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–11%

Beta acid

7.5–8.5%

Total oil

1.5–2.1 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Meridian

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Styrian Dragon

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusLemonBerryTropical

Only in Meridian

MintSpearmint

Only in Styrian Dragon

FloralGrapefruitRose

Property

PropertyMeridianStyrian Dragon
Alpha acid5–7%6–11%
Beta acid6–9%7.5–8.5%
Co-humulone45–50%23–24%
Total oil1–1.6 mL1.5–2.1 mL
Myrcene29–31%58–63%
Humulene7–9%22–33%
Caryophyllene3–4%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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