Nobility BlendvsAurora
Nobility Blend and Aurora are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemongrassFloralSpicy
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeGreen
Only in Aurora
Noble
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 6.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 2.7–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 20–25% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 20–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 5–10% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |