VistavsEroica

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

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 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 Vista

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • 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 Vista

TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrusSweetFloral

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyVistaEroica
Alpha acid8–12%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%3–5.3%
Co-humulone29–31%40%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene30–40%55–65%
Humulene18–22%0–1%
Caryophyllene10–14%7–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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