Pacific CrestvsAurum
Pacific Crest and Aurum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Aurum
Alpha acid
3.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleEarthyFloralSpicyHerbal
Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoGrassyPine
Only in Aurum
FruityMildCitrus
Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Aurum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 3.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 3.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 19–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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