Pride of RingwoodvsHerald
Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and Herald (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Herald
- 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 Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Only in Herald
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusClean
Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | Herald |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 35–37% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 14–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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