Styrian GoldingvsProgress
Styrian Golding and Progress 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
Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
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 Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Sweet
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinNoble
Only in Progress
GrassyMintHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding