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Aurora - SI

Aurora - SI

Alpha Acids:

6.5

9.5

A diploid hybrid of Northern Brewer and a TG seedling of unknown origin, Aurora displays an intense yet pleasant aroma in finished beers. It is also known as Super Styrian.

Aroma Profile:

Citrus, Floral, Herbal, Spicy

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Aurora - SI

Alpha Acids:

6.5

9.5

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Typical Brewing Values

Alpha Acids (22-26% COHUMULONE)

0 28

6.5-9.5%

Beta Acids

0 17

3.2-5.5%

Total Oil

0 8

0.9-1.6%

Total Oil Breakdown (% of total oil)

B-PINENE 0.5-0.9%

MYRCENE 35-45%

LINALOOL 0.9-1.3%

CARYOPHYLLENE 4-8%

FARNESENE 6-9%

HUMULENE 20-27%

GERANIOL 0.1-0.4%

OTHER 8.4-33.5%