HeraldvsPilgrim

Herald and Pilgrim are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Herald

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.9 mL

United Kingdom

Pilgrim

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.2–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Herald

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Pilgrim

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitCitrus

Only in Herald

OrangeClean

Only in Pilgrim

FruitySpicyLemonPearBerry

Property

PropertyHeraldPilgrim
Alpha acid9–13%9–13%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4.2–5.5%
Co-humulone35–37%36–38%
Total oil1–1.9 mL1–1.8 mL
Myrcene39–41%30–35%
Humulene14–16%21–25%
Caryophyllene6–8%-
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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