Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
United States
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 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
| Property | Tillicum | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–15.5% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 9.5–11.5% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 13–15% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |