Styrian GoldingvsStrisselspalt
Styrian Golding and Strisselspalt 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
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthyResinSweetNoble
Only in Strisselspalt
FloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Fuggle
Hersbrucker