EroicavsPacific Sunrise
Eroica and Pacific Sunrise 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 Sunrise
Alpha acid
12.5–14.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pacific Sunrise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Sunrise
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Property
| Property | Eroica | Pacific Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 12.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |