Styrian GoldingvsTNT Blend
Styrian Golding and TNT Blend 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
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Golding
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick TNT Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Only in TNT Blend
FruityCitrusGreen
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | TNT Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 11.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 1.3–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | - |
| Humulene | 34–38% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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