AuroravsNobility Blend
Aurora and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyLemongrass
Only in Aurora
Noble
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeGreen
Property
| Property | Aurora | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 6–8% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |