SovereignvsStyrian Golding
Sovereign and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sovereign
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.1–3.1%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
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
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 Sovereign
MintFruityFloralGrassyHerbalPear
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Sovereign | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.1% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–31% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 20–27% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–9% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–4% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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