LemondropvsVienna Gold
Lemondrop (aroma) and Vienna Gold (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Lemondrop
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMintGreenMelon
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Lemondrop | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | - |
| Co-humulone | 28–34% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–47% | - |
| Humulene | 56–58% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | - |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |