Southern TropicvsEroica
Southern Tropic and Eroica are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
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 Tropic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPungentPineappleBubblegumCitrus
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Southern Tropic | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.6–18.1% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–46% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 14–40% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–14% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 8–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |