Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 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 Rakau
- 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
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotPineResin
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Rakau | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |