Vienna GoldvsChinook
Vienna Gold and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vienna Gold
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–30% |
| Humulene | - | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |