Styrian GoldingvsSpalt
Styrian Golding and Spalt 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
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 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 Spalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyNoble
Only in Styrian Golding
SpicyResinSweet
Only in Spalt
HerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 12–18% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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