Aurum

Hüll-bred, delicately spicy, noble aroma hop

This hop is bred from a female specimen of the Tettnanger landrace. The breeding goals included reliably higher agronomic yields, as well as improvements in disease resistance.
It has exceptionally fine and delicate classic hop aromas with spicy-herbal notes and — depending on the timing of its addition — fresh citrus aromas. It is especially suited for traditional, hop-accented beers that are harmoniously balanced for high drinkability.

Aroma impressions of raw hops

Based on its high total oil content, Aurum has a strong aroma potential. Depending on the timing and quantity of its addition, it contributes a broad spectrum of aromas to beer ranging from classic hoppy spiciness to fresh and delicate citrus notes. The bitterness characteristics of the hop remain consistently fine and pleasantly mild throughout.

Aroma in beer

Quality of bitterness
medium
high
very high

Dry-Hop Aroma

Quality of bitterness
medium
high
very high

Pedigree

Aurum
Mother
Father

Agronomic characteristics

Climate tolerance
low
medium
high
Disease Resistance
low
medium
good
very good
Maturation
early
medium early
medium
medium late
late
Yield potential (kg/ha)
2000
Cohumulone rel.% of alpha acids
20
Total oil mg/100g
1,7
Farnesene mg/100g
>10
Linalool mg/100g
12

Footage

Breeding information

Variety type
Land variety
Group
A
Variety code
AUR
Launch
1995
Type of variety protection
EUX
Breeder
Hopfenforschungszentrum Hüll
Pedigree
Tettnagner x 91/036/004
Master number
96/001/024
Year of crossing
1995

Chemical data

α-acids (%)
4.7
β/α-ratio
1.2
Cohumulone (% relative of α-acids)
20
Polyphenols (%)
4.8
Polyphenols/α-ratio
0.9
Xanthohumol (%)
0.3
Xanthohumol/α-ratio
0.055
Total oil (ml/100g)
1.5
Caryophyllene/humulene-ratio
0.37
Farnesene (mg/100g)
<10
Linalool (mg/100g)
12
Linalool/α-ratio
2.2

Health

Disease Resistance
low
medium
good
very good
Verticillium wilt
low
medium
good
Downy mildew
low
medium
good
Powdery mildew
low
medium
good
Hop aphid
low
medium
good
Two-spotted spider mite
low
medium
good