EroicavsFantasia Blend
Eroica (bittering) and Fantasia Blend (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Fantasia Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- 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 Fantasia Blend
FruityCaramelCreamNobleStone fruit
Property
| Property | Eroica | Fantasia Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | - |
| Co-humulone | 40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 0.9–1.25 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 0–1% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |