AurumvsHallertau Tradition

Aurum and Hallertau Tradition 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

Hallertau Tradition

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Hallertau Tradition

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityEarthyNoble

Only in Aurum

SpicyFloralMildHerbalCitrus

Only in Hallertau Tradition

GrassyNectar

Property

PropertyAurumHallertau Tradition
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%4.6–7%
Beta acid3.1%3–6%
Co-humulone20–23%23–30%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene-17–32%
Humulene-35–50%
Caryophyllene-10–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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