Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
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 Paradigm
- 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 Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile
Property
| Property | Eroica | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 39–40% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |