Vienna GoldvsStirling
Vienna Gold and Stirling 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
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 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 Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Vienna Gold | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | - | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–28% |
| Total oil | - | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 44–48% |
| Humulene | - | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 11–17% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |