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Eroica
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About
Despite Eroica hops enjoying a high alpha acid percentage, they are, on paper at least, overshadowed by their sister Galena. It appears this comparison is also moving them toward denouement of commercial production along with their cones being considered difficult to harvest and it's susceptibility to Ringspot and Mosaic virus.
Origin
Developed by both the Idaho and Oregon Agricultural Experiment Stations in conjunction the USDA, Eroica is directly descended from Brewer's Gold. Though the seedling was selected in 1968, the variety wasn't officially registered until 1982.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
FruitSharp Fruity Essence
Recommended Beer Styles
BitterPale AleAmber AlePorterIndia Pale Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
55-65%
Humulene
0-1%
Caryophyllene
7-13%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid12.3 - 14.9%
Beta Acid4.5 - ?%
Co-Humulone40-%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.8-1.3 mL/100g
HSI0.23
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityRetains 77% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)