Styrian EaglevsMerkur
Styrian Eagle and Merkur 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
Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Merkur
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaPineBlack currantPeach
Only in Merkur
SugarPineappleMintCitrusEarthy
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Merkur |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 12–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.5–7.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 17–20% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | 45–50% |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | 28–32% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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