Mandarina BavariavsVienna Gold
Mandarina Bavaria and Vienna Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- 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 Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusResinHerbalTropical
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | - |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | - |
| Humulene | 10–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | - |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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