Styrian GoldingvsTardif de Bourgogne
Styrian Golding and Tardif de Bourgogne 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
Tardif de Bourgogne
Alpha acid
2.2–5.3%
Beta acid
3.1–5.8%
Total oil
0.4–0.9 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweet
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | - |
| Humulene | 34–38% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Willamette