Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Contessa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralLemongrass
Only in Aurora
SpicyNoble
Only in Contessa
GreenPear
Property
| Property | Aurora | Contessa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 5–7.4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.8–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | - |
| Humulene | 20–25% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |