TNT BlendvsAurum

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

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

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 TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityCitrus

Only in TNT Blend

Green

Only in Aurum

SpicyFloralMildHerbalEarthyNoble

Property

PropertyTNT BlendAurum
Alpha acid11.5–13%3.5–5.7%
Beta acid-3.1%
Co-humulone-20–23%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene--
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma