Spalter SelectvsStyrian Golding
Spalter Select and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
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 Spalter Select
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 2–5% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |