Pacific CrestvsStyrian Golding
Pacific Crest and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Pacific Crest
- 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
Shared aromas
NobleEarthySpicy
Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoGrassyFloralHerbalPine
Only in Styrian Golding
ResinSweet
Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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