Styrian EaglevsHallertau Taurus

Styrian Eagle and Hallertau Taurus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

Hallertau Taurus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–17.9%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.9–1.5 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Styrian Eagle

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Hallertau Taurus

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Banana

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryPineBlack currantPeach

Only in Hallertau Taurus

ChocolateSpicyPepperCurryEarthy

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleHallertau Taurus
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%12–17.9%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4–6%
Co-humulone20–23%20–25%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL0.9–1.5 mL
Myrcene52–60%29–31%
Humulene0–2.5%30–31%
Caryophyllene4–7%7–9%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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