{"product_id":"aurora-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Aurora Hops (Super Styrians) – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAurora Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurora hops\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as Super Styrians) are a Slovenian-grown dual-purpose variety bred from Northern Brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're known for their firm, clean bitterness and assertive aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn whole leaf form, Aurora delivers intense herbal-floral notes with a spicy edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well across a range of European and hybrid beer styles where aroma needs more weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse early for solid bitterness, or late to get the most from its herbal, slightly citrus-forward profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAurora Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slovenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal, floral, spice, citrus peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Styrian Goldings, Perle, Northern Brewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAurora Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurora delivers more presence than traditional Styrian hops, with deeper herbal-spice complexity and firm citrus bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate additions bring out bold aromatics, while early use provides clean structure without sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Aurora Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurora hops are suited to continental and hybrid styles that benefit from structured bitterness and deeper aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Lager:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds layered herbal character and crisp bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilsner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a bold alternative to noble hops with more spice and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKölsch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports delicate malt with floral-herbal aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltbier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings spice and structure without overwhelming the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile option when looking for firm hop flavour without fruit-forward notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAurora Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurora hops\u003c\/strong\u003e (Super Styrians) can be substituted with other European dual-purpose varieties like Styrian Goldings, Perle, or Northern Brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrian Goldings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softer and more floral; suitable for more delicate recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean herbal bitterness with similar spice, but slightly more restrained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Brewer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close match in bitterness and minty-woody flavour, though less citrusy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAurora Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003eSaaz, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and Fuggle\u003c\/strong\u003e when you want to blend noble-style aroma with stronger herbal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaaz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds dry herbal character and light spice to balance Aurora’s fuller profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softens the edges with classic floral and grassy notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances earthy tones and rounds out bitterness in malt-forward styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurora is a step up in strength from classic Styrian hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a great option when you want noble-style flavour that won’t get lost in bigger or modern recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it as a bittering hop in lagers or late in a Kölsch for more herbal punch without fruit overload.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626848579927,"sku":"2728","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4720.jpg?v=1769258224","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/aurora-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}