Wild LoyalistvsStyrian Golding

Wild Loyalist and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Wild Loyalist

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.7–5.6%

Beta acid

4.7–6.7%

Total oil

-

Canada

Styrian Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–3.5%

Total oil

0.5–1 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Wild Loyalist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Styrian Golding

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyEarthyNoble

Only in Wild Loyalist

HerbalFloral

Only in Styrian Golding

ResinSweet

Property

PropertyWild LoyalistStyrian Golding
Alpha acid3.7–5.6%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4.7–6.7%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%
OriginCanadaSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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