Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Omega
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Eroica
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Only in Omega
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Property
| Property | Eroica | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |