Diploid hybrid Aurora is the one Super Styrian still enjoying global commercial availability. In fact, it is quite a celebrated hop and one of two distinct varieties prominently produced in Slovenia. Developed as a seedling of Northern Brewer, Aurora’s aroma derives from its lovely balance of essential oils.
With nearly twice the alpha acid content as Styrian Golding, another primary Slovenian hop, Aurora is spicy, herbal and moderately bittering. Descriptions and reviews of most beers employing Aurora hops describe them as pleasantly hoppy and velvety smooth.
You will find Aurora in Hopvine Brewing Company’s Aurora, in Funwerk’s Aurora and as one of Mayflower’s single hop ales, Styrian Aurora, among others.
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| Also Known As | Super Styrian |
| Characteristics | Spicy |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 7%-12% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 2.7%-5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 22%-26% |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid to late |
| Yield Amount | 1055 kg/hectare (940 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | High to very high |
| Resistant to | Moderately resistant to downy mildew |
| Susceptible to | |
| Storability | Retains 70%-75% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.9-1.8 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 51% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 17%-25% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 5%-9% |
| Farnesene Oil | 5%-10% |
| Substitutes | Styrian Golding, Northern Brewer |
| Style Guide | American Pale Ale, Dark Lager |
Where to Buy Aurora HopsAs a listing requirement, all suppliers below ship nationally to their respective countries. |
Northwest Hop Farms (Canada)
Amazon (USA)
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References
http://beerlegends.com/super-styrian-aurora-hops
https://books.google.com.au/books
https://ychhops.com/varieties/aurora
http://www.hoppris.com/node/12
https://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=3851
