Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
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 Wai-iti
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- 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 Wai-iti
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarinSpicy
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Wai-iti | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–3.5% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.8 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 2–4% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 27–29% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |