AurumvsPacific Crest
Aurum and Pacific Crest are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aurum
Alpha acid
3.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloralHerbalEarthyNoble
Only in Aurum
FruityMildCitrus
Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoGrassyPine
Property
| Property | Aurum | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5.7% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 3.1% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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