NZH-107
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.4–2.2 mL
New Zealand
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 NZH-107
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in NZH-107
Passion fruitCitrusGrapefruit
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | NZH-107 | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.2 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 7–10% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–8% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |