SatusvsEroica

Satus and Eroica are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Satus

Bittering

Alpha acid

12–14.5%

Beta acid

8.5–9%

Total oil

1.5–2.8 mL

United States

Eroica

Bittering

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 Satus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Satus

CitrusClean

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertySatusEroica
Alpha acid12–14.5%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid8.5–9%3–5.3%
Co-humulone32–35%40%
Total oil1.5–2.8 mL0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene40–45%55–65%
Humulene15–20%0–1%
Caryophyllene7–10%7–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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