Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Herkules
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense 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 Herkules
CitrusMelon
Property
| Property | Eroica | Herkules |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 32–38% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1.4–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 30–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 7–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |