LawtonvsEroica

Lawton and Eroica are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Lawton

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Lawton

PungentWoodyEarthyDank

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyLawtonEroica
Alpha acid3.5–4%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3–3.2%3–5.3%
Co-humulone-40%
Total oil-0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene-55–65%
Humulene-0–1%
Caryophyllene-7–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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