Styrian EaglevsWarrior

Styrian Eagle and Warrior 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

Warrior

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–18%

Beta acid

4.3–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Styrian Eagle

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Warrior

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaBlack currantPeach

Only in Warrior

MildResin

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleWarrior
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%14.5–18%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4.3–6%
Co-humulone20–23%22–26%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene52–60%40–50%
Humulene0–2.5%15–18%
Caryophyllene4–7%11–14%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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