Styrian GoldingvsX13459
Styrian Golding and X13459 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
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
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 X13459
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 X13459
FloralTropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | - |
| Humulene | 34–38% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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