ChinookvsVienna Gold
Chinook and Vienna Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vienna Gold
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Chinook | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | - |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | - |
| Humulene | 18–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |