Vienna GoldvsLemondrop
Vienna Gold (dual purpose) and Lemondrop (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
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Lemondrop
- 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 Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMintGreenMelon
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | - | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–34% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–47% |
| Humulene | - | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–7% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |