The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of harvest, but may
vary according to crop year, growing region, grower and degree of ageing.
*The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric analyses.
Analytical values
Type
High Alpha
Growing Area
Germany
Lineage
Daughter
of Taurus
α-acids*
12.0 - 17.0 %
β-acids
4.0 - 5.5 %
Total Polyphenols
3.0 - 4.0 %
Total oils
1.6 - 2.4 ml/100g
Myrcene
30.0 - 50.0 %
of total
Linalool
0.3 - 0.8 % of total
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Herkules, which was bred at the Huell Hop Research Center is aptly named after the mighty Greek hero Hercules. In the
Greek saga, Hercules completes tasks that were considered quite impossible. Similarly, this high alpha variety, with its
extremely high yields and strong bitterness, has to meet a series of high demands from growers and brewers alike. Its
acreage in Germany is growing fast.
Herkules
Germany
Orange
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