Vienna GoldvsCTZ
Vienna Gold and CTZ 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
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 CTZ
- 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 CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | - | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |