Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nectaron
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- 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 Nectaron
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Property
| Property | Eroica | Nectaron |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 4.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |