Aurum
Alpha acid
3.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Sonnet
Alpha acid
2.6–7.4%
Beta acid
2–3.7%
Total oil
0.2–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aurum
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Sonnet
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralEarthyCitrus
Only in Aurum
SpicyFruityMildHerbalNoble
Only in Sonnet
HoneysuckleSweetLemonGrassHoneyOak
Property
| Property | Aurum | Sonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5.7% | 2.6–7.4% |
| Beta acid | 3.1% | 2–3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.2–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |