EroicavsPacific Gem
Eroica and Pacific Gem are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine
Property
| Property | Eroica | Pacific Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 13–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 0.8–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |