Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany, Herkules imparts robust, hoppy flavors.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include robust hoppy with some citrus and melon.
Possible substitutions include Hallertau and Tradition| Alpha Acid | 12 - 17% |
| Beta Acid | 4 - 5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32 - 38% |
| Total Oil | 1.6 - 2.4 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 30 - 50% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 7 - 12% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 30 - 45% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0 - 0% of total oil |