Southern BrewervsEroica
Southern Brewer and Eroica are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Brewer
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.4–1.5 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Brewer
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Brewer
EarthyWoody
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Southern Brewer | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 38–41% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–65% |
| Humulene | - | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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