Styrian GoldingvsHersbrucker
Styrian Golding and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Golding
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
Slovenia
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweet
Only in Hersbrucker
HayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Liberty