Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Herkules
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Herkules
CitrusMelon
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Herkules | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Nelson Sauvin
Warrior