Vienna GoldvsSantiam
Vienna Gold (dual purpose) and Santiam (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
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 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 Santiam
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 18–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 14–18% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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