CitravsVienna Gold
Citra and Vienna Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- 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
Shared aromas
Passion fruit
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryLychee
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruity
Property
| Property | Citra | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | - |
| Humulene | 7–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |