BoucliervsAurum

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

Bouclier

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.8–8.5%

Beta acid

2.4–3.3%

Total oil

1.1–1.6 mL

France

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 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

PropertyBouclierAurum
Alpha acid3.8–8.5%3.5–5.7%
Beta acid2.4–3.3%3.1%
Co-humulone42–47%20–23%
Total oil1.1–1.6 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene37–39%-
Humulene33–35%-
Caryophyllene3–4%-
Farnesene--
OriginFranceGermany
PurposeAromaAroma