Hop Variety Data Sheet
Herkules
Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
| Aroma Specification |
|---|
| pepper, spicy, resinous, orange |
| Genetic Origin |
|---|
| A German high alpha cross variety, bred in Huell. |
| Agronomic Aspects | |
|---|---|
| Growing | |
| Yield (kg/ha) | 2,500 - 2,700 |
| Maturity | Very Late |
| Main Growing Country | Germany |
| Acreage (ha) | 5759 |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
| Wilt diseases | Resistant |
| Downy mildew | Susceptible |
| Powdery mildew | Susceptible |
| Chemical Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Bitter Components | |
| Alpha-Acid % | 13.0 - 17.0 |
| Beta-Acid % | 4.0 - 5.5 |
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 31 - 38 |
| Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid | 0.14 - 0.24 |
| Polyphenoles | |
| Total Polyphenoles | 3.5 |
| Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) | 0.6 - 0.8 |
| Aroma Components | |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 1.4 - 2.4 |
| Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene | 0.28 - 0.30 |
| Farnesene % of total Oil | 0.00 - 1.00 |
| Linalool % of total Oil | 0.3 - 0.8 |
| Linalool: Alpha-Acid | 0.02 - 0.05 |
| Hop Alternatives |
|---|
| Brewhouse |
| Hallertauer Taurus, Hallertauer Magnum, Hallertauer Merkur |
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