Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Hydra
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Property
| Property | Eroica | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |