Wild WolfvsEroica

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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

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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 Wild Wolf

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyWild WolfEroica
Alpha acid8.25%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid5.88%3–5.3%
Co-humulone-40%
Total oil-0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene-55–65%
Humulene-0–1%
Caryophyllene-7–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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