Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Herkules
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Summer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusMelon
Only in Herkules
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Only in Summer
ApricotGrassyStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Herkules | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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