Cluster Fugget BlendvsEroica
Cluster Fugget Blend (dual purpose) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cluster Fugget Blend
Alpha acid
8–8.2%
Beta acid
4–4.2%
Total oil
0.9–1 mL
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 Cluster Fugget Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cluster Fugget Blend
EarthyWoodyGrassySpicy
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Cluster Fugget Blend | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–8.2% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 4–4.2% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–37% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–27% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 27–28% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–12% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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