Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 mL
France
Aurum
Alpha acid
3.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Bouclier
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Aurum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicyCitrus
Only in Bouclier
Grassy
Only in Aurum
FruityFloralMildEarthyNoble
Property
| Property | Bouclier | Aurum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–8.5% | 3.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.3% | 3.1% |
| Co-humulone | 42–47% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.6 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | - |
| Humulene | 33–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |