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