Styrian Aurora Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Styrian Aurora is a diploid that is a cross between Northern Brewer and a Yugoslavian male. It was bred in the 1970s by the Hop Research Institute. An early maturer, Styrian Aurora is typically ready for harvest in late August.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Styrian Aurora, the best alternatives are Northern Brewer or Styrian Golding.

At A Glance

Profile Spicy, floral, citrus and lemongrass.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 7.0 - 12.6%
Substitutes Northern Brewer, Styrian Golding
Beer Styles Pale Ale, Lager

General Information

Country Slovenia
Aliases Super Styrian, Aurora
Storage Stability
Maintains 70% - 80% alpha acid contents after 6 months storage at 20°C.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 12.6%
Beta Acid 2.7 - 4.4%
Cohumulone 22.0 - 26.0%
Total Oil 0.9 - 1.6 ml/100g
Myrcene 35.0 - 53.0%
Humulene 20.0 - 27.0%
Caryophyllene 4.0 - 8.0%
Farnesene 5.0 - 10.0%
Linalool 0.6 - 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 940 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Resistant Verticillium wilt, downy mildew, powdery mildew
Susceptible Aphid
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Small to medium size with compact density.
Ease of Harvest Excellent

Styrian Aurora Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Citrus Floral Lemongrass Spicy
Variety Name
Northern Brewer Styrian Golding
Beer Style
Lagers Pale Ale
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
Slovenia
Breeding/Supplier
Hop Research Institute
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-24 19:05:02
Source(s)

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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.