EclipsevsHallertau Taurus
Eclipse and Hallertau Taurus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Eclipse
Alpha acid
15.7–19%
Beta acid
5.9–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.7 mL
Australia
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Eclipse
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hallertau Taurus
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Eclipse
CitrusPineMandarin
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaSpicyPepperCurryEarthy
Property
| Property | Eclipse | Hallertau Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.7–19% | 12–17.9% |
| Beta acid | 5.9–9% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–37% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.7 mL | 0.9–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–49% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 0–2% | 30–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Citra
Hallertau Tradition