Vanguard
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
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 Vanguard
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Vanguard
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Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Vanguard | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 14–20% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 5–15% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 49–55% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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