Wild LoyalistvsAurum

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

Wild Loyalist

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.7–5.6%

Beta acid

4.7–6.7%

Total oil

-

Canada

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 Wild Loyalist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

HerbalSpicyEarthyFloralNoble

Only in Wild Loyalist

-

Only in Aurum

FruityMildCitrus

Property

PropertyWild LoyalistAurum
Alpha acid3.7–5.6%3.5–5.7%
Beta acid4.7–6.7%3.1%
Co-humulone-20–23%
Total oil-0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene--
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginCanadaGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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