AurumvsHelga

Aurum and Helga 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

Helga

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.4–7.3%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

0.6–1 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Aurum

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Helga

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Noble

Only in Aurum

SpicyFruityFloralMildHerbalEarthyCitrus

Only in Helga

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Property

PropertyAurumHelga
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%5.4–7.3%
Beta acid3.1%5–7%
Co-humulone20–23%20–23%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.6–1 mL
Myrcene-1–13%
Humulene-35–55%
Caryophyllene-10–45%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma