PilgrimvsHerald

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

Pilgrim

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.2–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

Herald

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.9 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Pilgrim

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Herald

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitCitrus

Only in Pilgrim

FruitySpicyLemonPearBerry

Only in Herald

OrangeClean

Property

PropertyPilgrimHerald
Alpha acid9–13%9–13%
Beta acid4.2–5.5%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone36–38%35–37%
Total oil1–1.8 mL1–1.9 mL
Myrcene30–35%39–41%
Humulene21–25%14–16%
Caryophyllene-6–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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