Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Contessa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralLemongrass
Only in Contessa
GreenPear
Only in Aurora
SpicyNoble
Property
| Property | Contessa | Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 6.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 2.7–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.9–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–25% |
| Humulene | - | 20–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–10% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |