Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Target
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Target | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |