EroicavsX13459

Eroica (bittering) and X13459 (aroma) 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

X13459

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5.5%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick X13459

  • 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 X13459

FloralTropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Property

PropertyEroicaX13459
Alpha acid7.3–14.9%3–5.5%
Beta acid3–5.3%4–5%
Co-humulone40%21–24%
Total oil0.8–1.3 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene55–65%-
Humulene0–1%-
Caryophyllene7–13%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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