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Herkules
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About
Strong and robust in flavor and aroma, German Herkules lives up to it's name. The Hüll-bred offspring of Hallertauer Taurus, Herkules is a high alpha acid bittering hop, known to be spicy and floral, tangy and hoppy, with notes of melon, black pepper, with hints of pine. It was released in 2005.
Origin
A German high-alpha variety bred at Huell Hop Research Centre from Hallertauer Taurus.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
MelissaOrangeHoneydew MelonLemon GrassPeppermintPineSpiceBlack PepperCitrusLemongrassMelonRobust
Recommended Beer Styles
German Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
30-50%
Humulene
28-45%
Caryophyllene
7-12%
Farnesene
≥1%
Linalool
0.3-0.8%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid12.0 - 17.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 5.5%
Co-Humulone32-38%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.4-2.4 mL/100g
HSI0.5
Flavor Intensity8/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityModerate