VistavsMandarina Bavaria

Vista and Mandarina Bavaria are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

Mandarina Bavaria

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–10.5%

Beta acid

4–8%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Vista

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Mandarina Bavaria

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalTangerineCitrus

Only in Vista

MelonPearGreenSweetFloral

Only in Mandarina Bavaria

LemonResinHerbal

Property

PropertyVistaMandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid8–12%7–10.5%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4–8%
Co-humulone29–31%31–35%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene30–40%35–45%
Humulene18–22%10–15%
Caryophyllene10–14%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%1–2%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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