Vienna GoldvsMandarina Bavaria
Vienna Gold and Mandarina Bavaria 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
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
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 Mandarina Bavaria
- 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 Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusResinHerbalTropical
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 31–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–45% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 1–2% |
| Origin | Australia | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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