Styrian CardinalvsBarbe Rouge
Styrian Cardinal and Barbe Rouge are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusOrangeLime
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleJasmineGuava
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–4% |
| Origin | Slovenia | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |