AuroravsOpal

Aurora and Opal 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

Opal

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–14%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Aurora

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Opal

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSpicy

Only in Aurora

LemongrassNoble

Only in Opal

Black currantCitrusHerbalAnise

Property

PropertyAuroraOpal
Alpha acid6.5–13%5–14%
Beta acid2.7–5.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone20–26%13–34%
Total oil0.9–1.8 mL0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene20–25%20–45%
Humulene20–25%30–50%
Caryophyllene6–9%8–15%
Farnesene5–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaGermany
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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