TomahawkvsVienna Gold
Tomahawk and Vienna Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Tomahawk
- 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 Tomahawk
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Tomahawk | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | - |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | - |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |