NuggetvsVienna Gold
Nugget and Vienna Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- 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 Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Nugget | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | - |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | - |
| Humulene | 12–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |