Southern SublimevsStyrian Golding
Southern Sublime and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
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 Sublime
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Sublime
OrangePlumMangoDankPungentCitrus
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Southern Sublime | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.8–13.4% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–5% |
| Origin | South Africa | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
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