AurumvsBohemie

Aurum and Bohemie are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Aurum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3.1%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

Germany

Bohemie

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Czech Republic

Key differences

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bohemie

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyFloralHerbalCitrus

Only in Aurum

FruityMildEarthyNoble

Only in Bohemie

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Property

PropertyAurumBohemie
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%5–8%
Beta acid3.1%6–9%
Co-humulone20–23%23–26%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene-30–45%
Humulene-17–23%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-1–3%
OriginGermanyCzech Republic
PurposeAromaAroma