Vienna GoldvsEroica
Vienna Gold (dual purpose) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | - | 40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–65% |
| Humulene | - | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |