EroicavsLawton

Eroica and Lawton are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Lawton

  • 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 Lawton

PungentWoodyEarthyDank

Property

PropertyEroicaLawton
Alpha acid7.3–14.9%3.5–4%
Beta acid3–5.3%3–3.2%
Co-humulone40%-
Total oil0.8–1.3 mL-
Myrcene55–65%-
Humulene0–1%-
Caryophyllene7–13%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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