Styrian EaglevsPekko

Styrian Eagle and Pekko 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

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 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 Pekko

  • 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 Pekko

PleasantFloralCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon

Property

PropertyStyrian EaglePekko
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%13–16%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%3.5–5%
Co-humulone20–23%27–30%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene52–60%20–30%
Humulene0–2.5%20–28%
Caryophyllene4–7%15–20%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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