AurumvsTNT Blend

Aurum and TNT Blend 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

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityCitrus

Only in Aurum

SpicyFloralMildHerbalEarthyNoble

Only in TNT Blend

Green

Property

PropertyAurumTNT Blend
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%11.5–13%
Beta acid3.1%-
Co-humulone20–23%-
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL1.3–1.5 mL
Myrcene--
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma