CekinvsAurum

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

Cekin

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–8%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.65–1.5 mL

Slovenia

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 Cekin

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Mild

Only in Cekin

-

Only in Aurum

SpicyFruityFloralHerbalEarthyCitrusNoble

Property

PropertyCekinAurum
Alpha acid6–8%3.5–5.7%
Beta acid2–3%3.1%
Co-humulone20–27%20–23%
Total oil0.65–1.5 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene47–48%-
Humulene16–17%-
Caryophyllene6–7%-
Farnesene7–8%-
OriginSloveniaGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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