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Herkules | Ethanol hop extract
Herkules ethanol hop extract offers powerful bitterness with fruity notes of honeydew melon and orange – ideal for professional brewers.
€16.42*
Content:
0.351 kg
(€46.78* / 1 kg)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Product number:
21-44000-351
Herkules | Ethanol hop extract
€16.42*
Product information "Herkules | Ethanol hop extract"
Herkules hop extract (ethanol) is the concentrated essence of one of Germany’s most powerful and widely used bittering hops. As a high-alpha variety, Herkules delivers strong alpha acid content and a reliable bitterness – ideal for brewers who value efficient bittering and consistent quality.
Since its introduction in 2006, Herkules has become the most widely cultivated hop variety in Germany – with nearly one in four hectares of hop fields planted with this robust hop. But Herkules is more than just bitter: its aromatic spectrum includes fruity notes of honeydew melon, lemon balm, and orange, rounded out by peppery spice and citrus freshness.
As an ethanol-based extract, this hop is particularly suitable for professional brewing. It offers maximum dosing accuracy, extended shelf life, and consistent flavor impact – ideal for bittering lagers, bocks, IPAs, and more.
Herkules Hop at a Glance:
- High alpha acid content for intense bitterness
- Fruity notes of honeydew melon and orange
- Ideal for lagers, bocks, and IPAs
- Maximum dosing control and long shelf life
- Germany’s most popular hop variety since 2006
| Alpha acid (%): | 57,0 |
|---|---|
| Aroma: | Balm, Citrus, Melon (cantaloupe), Orange, Pepper |
| Category: | Bittering hops |
| Content: | 0,351 |
| Country of origin: | Germany |
| Crop year: | 2021 |
| Customs tariff number: | 13021300 (EXT) |
| Growing area: | DEH |
| Hop variety: | Herkules |
| Oil (ml/100g): | (n/a) |
| Processing type: | Ethanol extract |
| Unit: | 1 can |
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