Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Aurum
Alpha acid
3.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Helga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Aurum
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Helga
-
Only in Aurum
SpicyFruityFloralMildHerbalEarthyCitrus
Property
| Property | Helga | Aurum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 3.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3.1% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | - |
| Humulene | 35–55% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Australia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |