Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Herald
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Herald
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusClean
Property
| Property | Enigma | Herald |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 35–37% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 1–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 14–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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