Yakima ClustervsEroica
Yakima Cluster and Eroica are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yakima Cluster
Alpha acid
4.4–9.8%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
0.24–0.9 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 Yakima Cluster
- 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
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yakima Cluster
EarthyFloralSweetFruity
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Yakima Cluster | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.4–9.8% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 3–6.1% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 39–42% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.24–0.9 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 17–19% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |