Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Lawton
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
| Property | Eroica | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 0–1% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |