AuroravsPerle (US)
Aurora and Perle (US) 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
Perle (US)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Perle (US)
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Aurora
SpicyLemongrassNoble
Only in Perle (US)
SlightlyHerbal
Property
| Property | Aurora | Perle (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 4–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 2.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 28–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |