Herald Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Herald, a dwarf hop, was released in 1996 with its sisters: Pilgrim and Pioneer. Has a clean bitterness with orange and grapefruit profile.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Herald, the best alternative is Pioneer.

At A Glance

Profile Orange, Grapefruit
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 11.9 - 12.8%
Substitutes Pioneer
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, Golden Ale

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Storage Stability
Retains 60 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 11.9 - 12.8%
Beta Acid 4.8 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 35.0 - 37.0%
Total Oil 1.0 - 1.9 ml/100g
Myrcene 40.0%
Humulene 15.0%
Caryophyllene 7.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1070 - 1120 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Resistant Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Large size that are moderate to compact density.
Ease of Harvest Difficult
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-31 17:47:02
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.