EroicavsFirst Gold
Eroica (bittering) and First Gold (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
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick First Gold
- 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 First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalOrangeHerbalSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Eroica | First Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 5.6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 2.3–4.1% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 24–28% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |