AurumvsCekin

Aurum and Cekin 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

Cekin

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–8%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.65–1.5 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Cekin

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Mild

Only in Aurum

SpicyFruityFloralHerbalEarthyCitrusNoble

Only in Cekin

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Property

PropertyAurumCekin
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%6–8%
Beta acid3.1%2–3%
Co-humulone20–23%20–27%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.65–1.5 mL
Myrcene-47–48%
Humulene-16–17%
Caryophyllene-6–7%
Farnesene-7–8%
OriginGermanySlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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