EkuanotvsEroica

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

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 mL

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 Ekuanot

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • 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 Ekuanot

LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonCitrusGuava

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyEkuanotEroica
Alpha acid13–15.5%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid4–5.5%3–5.3%
Co-humulone31–38%40%
Total oil2–4.5 mL0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene30–45%55–65%
Humulene12–20%0–1%
Caryophyllene8–12%7–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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