Styrian GoldingvsSussex
Styrian Golding and Sussex 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
Sussex
Alpha acid
4.3–5.8%
Beta acid
2.4–3.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.6 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 Sussex
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Styrian Golding
SpicyResinSweetNoble
Only in Sussex
GrassyMintVanillaCitrus
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Sussex |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 4.3–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 2.4–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.4–0.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 41–43% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 22–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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