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Herald
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About
Herald hops were one of a first wave of dwarf hops introduced to the industry. It was released in 1996 alongside sisters Pilgrim and Pioneer. Some brewers were initially reluctant to use Herald despite its clean bitterness and a nice nose of orange and grapefruit. Today Herald is employed by a multitude of craft breweries, particularly in the UK.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusClean
Recommended Beer Styles
Pale AleGolden Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
40%
Humulene
15%
Caryophyllene
≥7%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid11.9 - 12.8%
Beta Acid4.8 - 5.5%
Co-Humulone35-37%
Technical Details
Total Oil1-1.9 mL/100g
HSI0.35
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20 degrees C