OmegavsStyrian Golding
Omega and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
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 Omega
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Omega
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Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Omega | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–54% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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