BohemievsAurum

Bohemie and Aurum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Bohemie

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Czech Republic

Aurum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3.1%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Bohemie

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

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

HerbalFloralCitrusSpicy

Only in Bohemie

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Only in Aurum

FruityMildEarthyNoble

Property

PropertyBohemieAurum
Alpha acid5–8%3.5–5.7%
Beta acid6–9%3.1%
Co-humulone23–26%20–23%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene30–45%-
Humulene17–23%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene1–3%-
OriginCzech RepublicGermany
PurposeAromaAroma