TillicumvsEroica

Tillicum and Eroica are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Tillicum

Bittering

Alpha acid

13.5–15.5%

Beta acid

9.5–11.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Eroica

Bittering

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 Tillicum

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • 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 Tillicum

Stone fruitCitrus

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyTillicumEroica
Alpha acid13.5–15.5%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid9.5–11.5%3–5.3%
Co-humulone35%40%
Total oil-0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene39–41%55–65%
Humulene13–15%0–1%
Caryophyllene7–8%7–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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