Styrian GoldingvsHORT9909
Styrian Golding (aroma) and HORT9909 (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Styrian Golding
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
Slovenia
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicySweetNoble
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthyResin
Only in HORT9909
LimeHayCitrusLemonBlack currantPine
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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