Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Mistral
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3.1–3.8%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Mistral
- 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 Mistral
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Property
| Property | Eroica | Mistral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 3.1–3.8% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 29–39% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |