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

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

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 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

PropertySpalter SelectStyrian Golding
Alpha acid3–6.5%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid2.5–5%2.5–3.5%
Co-humulone21–27%25–30%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL0.5–1 mL
Myrcene20–40%27–33%
Humulene10–22%34–38%
Caryophyllene4–10%9–11%
Farnesene15–22%2–5%
OriginGermanySlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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