Southern PassionvsStyrian Golding
Southern Passion and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Passion
Alpha acid
11–14.2%
Beta acid
4.9–8%
Total oil
0.7–1.3 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Passion
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Southern Passion
Passion fruitGuavaFloralCoconutRedberryMelonGuava
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Southern Passion | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14.2% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–8% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 16–26% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.3 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–55% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 14–36% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 2–5% |
| Origin | South Africa | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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