Mystic
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
UK
Eroica
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 Mystic
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mystic
Black currantCitrusPassion fruitWoody
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Mystic | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 0% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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