EroicavsTriumph

Eroica (bittering) and Triumph (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Eroica

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Triumph

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • 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 Triumph

SpicyPineOrangePeachLimeFruityCitrus

Property

PropertyEroicaTriumph
Alpha acid7.3–14.9%9–12%
Beta acid3–5.3%3–5%
Co-humulone40%22–26%
Total oil0.8–1.3 mL0.8–1.8 mL
Myrcene55–65%25–40%
Humulene0–1%28–34%
Caryophyllene7–13%8–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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