Styrian CardinalvsDelta
Styrian Cardinal and Delta 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
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Only in Delta
MelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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