Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Aurora
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Aurora
FloralSpicyLemongrassNoble
Property
| Property | Admiral | Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 6.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 2.7–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.9–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 20–25% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 20–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 5–10% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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