Styrian GoldingvsYellow Sub
Styrian Golding and Yellow Sub 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
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
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 Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Sweet
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinNoble
Only in Yellow Sub
CitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | - |
| Humulene | 34–38% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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