Mandarina BavariavsVista

Mandarina Bavaria and Vista are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Mandarina Bavaria

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–10.5%

Beta acid

4–8%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

Germany

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mandarina Bavaria

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Vista

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TangerineCitrusTropical

Only in Mandarina Bavaria

LemonResinHerbal

Only in Vista

MelonPearGreenSweetFloral

Property

PropertyMandarina BavariaVista
Alpha acid7–10.5%8–12%
Beta acid4–8%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone31–35%29–31%
Total oil0.8–2 mL0.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene35–45%30–40%
Humulene10–15%18–22%
Caryophyllene6–10%10–14%
Farnesene1–2%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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