Styrian EaglevsEureka
Styrian Eagle and Eureka 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
Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Eureka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineBlack currantPeach
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBanana
Only in Eureka
HerbalDarkMintCitrusStone fruitMandarinDank
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Eureka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 17–20% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | 2.5–4.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | 42–44% |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | 29–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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