Styrian GoldingvsSterling
Styrian Golding and Sterling 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
Sterling
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
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 Sterling
- 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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyNoble
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthyResinSweet
Only in Sterling
HerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 15–19% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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