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German Herkules Hops (Pellets)

German Herkules Hops (Pellets)

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Herkules was bred from a cross berween Hallertau Taurus and a Hull male and released in 2005. It offers a unique aroma of spicy, pine, and peppery notes and is most commonly used as a bittering hop due to its high alpha acid content. Works great in many German style ales and lagers.

Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 15 – 16%
Beta Acids:  4 - 5.5%
Alpha-Beta Ratio:  2.73 - 4 
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 32 - 38%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried:  1.6 - 2.4
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): N/A
Similar Hop Varieties: N/A

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This is the hop used in the beer I am attempting to clone
Tom W on Apr 13, 2021
octfest
Steven P on May 28, 2020
This is the hop used in the beer I am attempting to clone
Tom W on Apr 13, 2021
Really nice in my saison
Andrew H on Jul 28, 2020
octfest
Steven P on May 28, 2020
Only place to find them
Kenneth Y on Mar 20, 2020
sounds good
kevin m on Jun 27, 2019
Price
Stephen Amaral on Apr 18, 2019
Incredibly inexpensive.
Joshua S on Apr 18, 2019
Price
Michael C on Dec 15, 2018
Really nice in my saison
Andrew H on Jul 28, 2020
Only place to find them
Kenneth Y on Mar 20, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5
Good dual purpose hops
Great fragrance and good mild bittering for a nice oktoberfest.
December 24, 2018
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over 5 years ago