Vienna GoldvsAmarillo
Vienna Gold (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |