Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Orion
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Aurora
FloralLemongrassNoble
Only in Orion
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Property
| Property | Aurora | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 2.5–5.75% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.8–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 41–56% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 16–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Challenger