Bullion
Alpha acid
5.3–12.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bullion
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Herald
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bullion
Black currantSpicy
Only in Herald
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusClean
Property
| Property | Bullion | Herald |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.3–12.5% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 47–50% | 35–37% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 14–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |