Styrian GoldingvsZappa
Styrian Golding and Zappa 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
Zappa
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.5 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 Zappa
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthyResinSweetNoble
Only in Zappa
MintSavoryFruityMangoPassion fruitTropicalCitrusPineFresh
Property
| Property | Styrian Golding | Zappa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–3.5% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 40–45% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 1.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–33% | 64–65% |
| Humulene | 34–38% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 2–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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