SimcoevsVienna Gold
Simcoe and Vienna Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- 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
FruityPassion fruit
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Vienna Gold
Noble
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 15–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |