Vienna GoldvsMount Hood
Vienna Gold (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (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
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 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 Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Vienna Gold
FruityPassion fruit
Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | - | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–23% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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