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Aurora

Spice-forward, with floral and herbal.

Origin🇸🇮SI

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Spice4
  • Floral3
  • Herbal3
  • Pine and resin3
  • Citrus2
Alpha acid
5.6–14.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.2–5.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.3 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
24%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.7 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Aurora

Common questions

What can I substitute for Aurora?
Target, Phoenix, and Pioneer — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Aurora taste like?
Spice-forward, with floral and herbal.
What is Aurora's alpha acid?
5.6–14.5%
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