PekkovsStyrian Eagle

Pekko and Styrian Eagle are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

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 Pekko

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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 Pekko

PleasantFloralCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaPineBlack currantPeach

Property

PropertyPekkoStyrian Eagle
Alpha acid13–16%12.5–17.5%
Beta acid3.5–5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone27–30%20–23%
Total oil1–3 mL2.5–4.6 mL
Myrcene20–30%52–60%
Humulene20–28%0–2.5%
Caryophyllene15–20%4–7%
Farnesene0–1%6–10%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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