Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Smaragd
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Smaragd
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyNoble
Only in Aurora
Lemongrass
Only in Smaragd
FruityTobaccoAniseClove
Property
| Property | Aurora | Smaragd |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 13–18% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 30–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |