Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Warrior
Alpha acid
14.5–18%
Beta acid
4.3–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Herkules
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Warrior
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Herkules
CitrusMelon
Only in Warrior
PineMildResin
Property
| Property | Herkules | Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 14.5–18% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 11–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |