Aurum
Alpha acid
3.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Bouclier
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
| Property | Aurum | Bouclier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5.7% | 3.8–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.1% | 2.4–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 42–47% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.1–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 37–39% |
| Humulene | - | 33–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |