Hop: Aurora

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.

General Information

Aliases Super Styrian, USDA 21053
Profile Pleasant European aroma: floral, herbal and spice.
Country Yugoslavia
Substitutes Northern Brewer, Styrian Golding
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield Good to very good
Storage Retains 70 - 75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Resistant Downy Mildew (moderate)

Acids

Alpha Acid 10.0 - 12.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 22.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.1 - 1.8 ml/100g
Myrcene N/A
Humulene N/A
Caryophyllene N/A
Farnesene N/A

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate High to very high
Maturity Early to late season
Sex Female
Leaf Color Green to dark green
Side Arm Length 12" - 30"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-29 18:32:16
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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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.
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