AuroravsChallenger
Aurora and Challenger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Challenger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aurora
FloralSpicyLemongrassNoble
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Aurora | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 30–42% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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