SabrovsStyrian Golding

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

Sabro

Aroma

Alpha acid

12–17%

Beta acid

4–7%

Total oil

1.8–3.5 mL

United States

Styrian Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–3.5%

Total oil

0.5–1 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Sabro

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Sabro

CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal

Only in Styrian Golding

EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble

Property

PropertySabroStyrian Golding
Alpha acid12–17%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–7%2.5–3.5%
Co-humulone20–24%25–30%
Total oil1.8–3.5 mL0.5–1 mL
Myrcene50–68%27–33%
Humulene7–14%34–38%
Caryophyllene7–11%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%2–5%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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