Styrian GoldingvsPacific Gem
Styrian Golding (aroma) and Pacific Gem (bittering) 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
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Pacific Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 13–15% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.8–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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