Vienna GoldvsEnigma
Vienna Gold (dual purpose) and Enigma (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
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Enigma
- 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 Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | - | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | - | 37–43% |
| Total oil | - | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–30% |
| Humulene | - | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 9–12% |
| Origin | Australia | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Cluster
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin