Vienna GoldvsFantasia Blend
Vienna Gold and Fantasia Blend 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
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Fantasia Blend
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleFruity
Only in Vienna Gold
Passion fruit
Only in Fantasia Blend
CaramelCreamStone fruit
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Fantasia Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | - | - |
| Co-humulone | - | - |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–1.25 mL |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |