Styrian GoldingvsSpalter Select
Styrian Golding and Spalter Select 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
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthyResinSweetNoble
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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