Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Jarrylo
Alpha acid
15–17%
Beta acid
6–7.5%
Total oil
3.6–4.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Herkules
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Jarrylo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Herkules
CitrusMelon
Only in Jarrylo
LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite
Property
| Property | Herkules | Jarrylo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 15–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 6–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 34–37% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 3.6–4.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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