EroicavsSouthern Brewer
Eroica and Southern Brewer 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
Southern Brewer
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.4–1.5 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Southern Brewer
- 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 Southern Brewer
EarthyWoody
Property
| Property | Eroica | Southern Brewer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 38–41% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 0.4–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 0–1% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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