AquilavsEroica

Aquila (aroma) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Aquila

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.5–8.9%

Beta acid

3–4.9%

Total oil

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United States

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Aquila

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Aquila

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Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyAquilaEroica
Alpha acid6.5–8.9%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3–4.9%3–5.3%
Co-humulone46%40%
Total oil-0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene61–63%55–65%
Humulene1–3%0–1%
Caryophyllene4–6%7–13%
Farnesene2–3%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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