Vienna GoldvsSimcoe
Vienna Gold and Simcoe 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
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
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 Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityPassion fruit
Only in Vienna Gold
Noble
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |