Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- 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 Enigma
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Property
| Property | Eroica | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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