TettnangervsVienna Gold
Tettnanger and Vienna Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | - |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | - |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | - |
| Humulene | 20–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | - |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Cluster
Lubelski