Aurora Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Aurora was brad from Northern Brewer and Yugoslavian male at the Hop Research Institute in Zalec, Yugoslavia. Released in the 1970s. Along with Ahil, Apolon, and Atlas make up the Super Styrian hops similar to Styrian Golding. Unfortunately, all of these hops had higher alpha and different aroma properties as compared to Styrian Golding since they were not bred from Fuggle like hops.

Substitution Tip

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

At A Glance

Profile Pleasant European aroma: floral, herbal and spice. Lemongrass, lime and mellow tropical fruit create a second layer.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 10.0 - 12.0%
Substitutes Northern Brewer, Styrian Golding
Beer Styles Lagers, English Bitters

General Information

Country Yugoslavia
Aliases Super Styrian, USDA 21053, Styrian Aurora
Storage Stability
Retains 70 - 75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 10.0 - 12.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 22.0%
Total Oil 1.1 - 1.8 ml/100g

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Good to very good
Maturity Early to late season
Resistant Downy Mildew (moderate)
Growth Rate High to very high
Sex Female
Leaf Color Green to dark green
Side Arm Length 12" - 30"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Herbal Spicy
Variety Name
Ahil Apolon Atlas Northern Brewer Styrian Golding
Beer Style
English Bitters Lagers
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
Slovenia
Breeding/Supplier
Hop Research Institute
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-02 19:27:26
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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.