Styrian DragonvsHallertau Blanc
Styrian Dragon and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Dragon
Alpha acid
6–11%
Beta acid
7.5–8.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.1 mL
Slovenia
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Dragon
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Dragon
FloralCitrusGrapefruitLemonBerryRoseTropical
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Styrian Dragon | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–11% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 7.5–8.5% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–24% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.1 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–63% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 22–33% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin