Pride of RingwoodvsEroica
Pride of Ringwood and Eroica are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
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Australia
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 Pride of Ringwood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |