Styrian EaglevsAzacca
Styrian Eagle and Azacca are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Azacca
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaPineBlack currantPeach
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |