Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chelan
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Eroica
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Only in Chelan
FloralCitrusFruityMild
Property
| Property | Eroica | Chelan |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 8.5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 33–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 12–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |