Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Eroica
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
| Property | Aquila | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.9% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.9% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 46% | 40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 61–63% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 2–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |