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Eroica Hop Plant

Eroica Hop Plant

Origin United States

Primary Use Bittering

Height Tall

Cultivar or Brand ID USDA 21220

Licence None

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. Flavour-wise, they feature a sharp fruity essence and fortunately can still be obtained for home brewing experimentation.

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Flavour Description:

Sharp fruity essence

  • Growing Information

    Season Maturity Late

    Ease of Harvest Difficult

    Typical Yield 2020-2470 kg/hectare

    Wilt Sensitivity Moderately Tolerant

    Prowdery Mildew Unknown

    Downy Mildew Moderately Resistant

  • Common Brewing Values

    Alpha Acid 7.3 - 14.9%

    Beta Acid 3.0 - 5.3%

    Co-Humulone 38 - 40%

    Total Oils 0.8 - 1.3 mL/100g

    Myrcene 55 - 65%

    Humulene 0 - 1%

    Caryophyllene 7 - 13%

    Farnesene 0 - 1%