Product Info
About German Herkules Leaf Hops
Herkules Leaf Hops are a high-alpha German variety known for
their powerful bittering potential and complex aromatic character. Bred at the
Hop Research Center in Hüll, Herkules offers exceptionally smooth bittering and
is the most widely grown hop in Germany. It provides clean, neutral bitterness
with a mild spicy and fruity undertone, making it a reliable choice for
commercial brewers. Herkules is often used in lagers, pilsners, stouts, and
hop-forward ales, and it pairs well with aroma varieties, providing a strong
backbone that supports brighter hop expressions. Its efficiency and stability
during storage and processing make it a preferred choice for large-scale
production. Herkules also boasts resistance to common hop diseases,
contributing to its wider availability and consistent quality across harvests.
Product Properties |
| Product Type |
Vacuum Packed Leaf Hops |
| Country of Origin |
Germany |
Aroma Specification
spicy,
hay,
orange,
tobacco
Genetic Origin
A landrace variety originating Germany.
| Growing |
|---|
| Maturity | Late
|
| Main Growing Country | Germany |
| Acreage (ha) | 916
|
| Resistance against Diseases |
|---|
Wilt Disease
| Tolerant |
| Downy mildew | Susceptible |
| Powdery mildew | Susceptible
|
| Aphid | Tolerant |
| Bitter Components |
|---|
| Alpha-Acid % | 1.5 - 4.0 |
| Beta-Acid % | 2.5 - 6.0
|
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 17 - 25 |
|
|
| Polyphenoles |
|---|
Total polyphenoles %
| 4.4
|
Xanthohumol %
| 0.2 - 0.3 |
| Aroma Components |
|---|
| Total Oil (ml/100g) | 0.5 - 1.0
|
| Farnesene % of total Oil | 0.00 - 1.00 |
| Linalool % of total Oil | 0.5 - 1.0 |
Datasheets
Datasheets for German Herkules Leaf Hops
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Shipping Info
Package weight
The package weight is calculated in following steps:
| Product wt. |
Wrapping wt. |
Package wt. |
| 100g |
13g |
113g |
| 500g |
20g |
520g |
| 1.0kg |
28g |
1.028kg |
| 2.5kg |
48g |
2.548kg |
| 5.0kg |
70g |
5.070kg |
Cardboard Box Weight
The Cardboard Box Weight is calculated in following steps:
| Package wt. |
Cardbox wt. |
| Up to 5.0kg |
700g |
| Up to 10.0kg |
700g |
| Up to 20.0kg |
1.20kg |
| Up to 31.5kg |
1.55kg |
