Styrian GoldingvsHuell Melon
Styrian Golding and Huell Melon 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
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Golding
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Sweet
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinNoble
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruityOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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