Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Pioneer
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Herald
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitGrapefruitClean
Only in Pioneer
CedarHerbalLemonCrisp
Only in Herald
OrangeCitrus
Property
| Property | Pioneer | Herald |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.5% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 35–37% |
| Total oil | 1–1.8 mL | 1–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–36% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 18–25% | 14–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |