AurumvsBouclier

Aurum and Bouclier 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

Bouclier

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.8–8.5%

Beta acid

2.4–3.3%

Total oil

1.1–1.6 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bouclier

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyHerbalCitrus

Only in Aurum

FruityFloralMildEarthyNoble

Only in Bouclier

Grassy

Property

PropertyAurumBouclier
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%3.8–8.5%
Beta acid3.1%2.4–3.3%
Co-humulone20–23%42–47%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL1.1–1.6 mL
Myrcene-37–39%
Humulene-33–35%
Caryophyllene-3–4%
Farnesene--
OriginGermanyFrance
PurposeAromaAroma