TriumphvsEroica

Triumph (dual purpose) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

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 Triumph

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Triumph

SpicyPineOrangePeachLimeFruityCitrus

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyTriumphEroica
Alpha acid9–12%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3–5%3–5.3%
Co-humulone22–26%40%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene25–40%55–65%
Humulene28–34%0–1%
Caryophyllene8–10%7–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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