Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
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 Elixir
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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 Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoCitrusTropicalTangerineOrangeFloralSandalwoodSpicy
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Elixir | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |