AuroravsHorizon

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

Aurora

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.5–13%

Beta acid

2.7–5.5%

Total oil

0.9–1.8 mL

Slovenia

Horizon

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8–12%

Beta acid

5.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Aurora

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Horizon

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSpicy

Only in Aurora

LemongrassNoble

Only in Horizon

Citrus

Property

PropertyAuroraHorizon
Alpha acid6.5–13%8.8–12%
Beta acid2.7–5.5%5.5–7.5%
Co-humulone20–26%16–19%
Total oil0.9–1.8 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene20–25%45–55%
Humulene20–25%10–20%
Caryophyllene6–9%8–14%
Farnesene5–10%3–5%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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