Yellow SubvsStyrian Golding
Yellow Sub and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
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 Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
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
Sweet
Only in Yellow Sub
CitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinNoble
Property
| Property | Yellow Sub | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.2–7.2% | 3.5–6.5% |
| 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 | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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