MerkurvsStyrian Eagle
Merkur and Styrian Eagle are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Germany
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Merkur
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Merkur
SugarPineappleMintCitrusEarthy
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaPineBlack currantPeach
Property
| Property | Merkur | Styrian Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16.2% | 12.5–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.3% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–20% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 2.5–4.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–50% | 52–60% |
| Humulene | 28–32% | 0–2.5% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 4–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–10% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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