Mount HoodvsStyrian Golding
Mount Hood and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 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 Mount Hood
- 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
Shared aromas
NobleSpicy
Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungent
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthyResinSweet
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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