Developed by the Hop Research Center Hüll, Herkules hops were launched in 2006. It is designed to be a powerful, high-yielding and disease-resistant Bittering. It is a daughter of Taurus. It is noteworthy that in 2020 this hop was the most widely grown hop in Hallertau, the main hop growing region in Germany.

Characteristics : spices, orange, resinous, pepper
Use : Lager, Pilsner

Origin : Germany
Type of hops : Bittering

Types of beer Lager, Pilsner
Acids :

• Alpha: 12 - 17%.
• Beta: 4.3 - 4.7%.
• Cohumulone: 32 - 38%.

Cumulative oils1.9 - 2.2ml/100g
Possible substitutesMagnum, Merkur, Taurus