Herkules Hops

German Herkules Hop Profile

Herkules is a German high alpha variety that was released in 2005 by the Hop Research Center in Hüll. While Herkules is usually prized for its powerful bittering potential, but it also offers up a complex aromatic character that ranges from melon and citrus, to floral and piney, to spicy and menthol. Herkules is a high-yielding variety that usually yields between 2,200 – 2,500 pounds per acre.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the increasing climate change pressures in the growing region, 2022 crop year German hops might fall below traditional analytical ranges.

Pedigree Hallertauer Taurus
Aroma Sweet fruit, Citrus, Spicy, Woody Aromatic, Menthol
Alpha Acids 12.0 – 17.0 %
Beta Acids 4.0 – 6.0 %
Cohumulone 32-38 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 1.5 – 2.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 30 – 50 % of total oil
Humulene 28 – 45 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 7 – 12 % of total oil
Farnesene 1 % of total oil