Styrian GoldingvsWalhalla
Styrian Golding and Walhalla 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
Walhalla
Alpha acid
5.97–10%
Beta acid
3.75–6%
Total oil
-
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 Walhalla
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Only in Walhalla
CitrusGarlicGrassyHerbal
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Walhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5.97–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 3.75–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | - |
| Humulene | 34–38% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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