GR Herkules Hops – CY25 – Spalter Hopfen

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GR Herkules CY25 from Spalter Hopfen is Germany's dominant high-alpha variety — the workhorse that bitters a large share of the country's commercial beer. It's a fit for any style needing efficient, clean bitterness, from pilsner to stout, and its economics per IBU are among the best in the program.

Expect clean, assertive bitterness with subtle spicy floral notes in heavy use. Herkules is a first-wort and early-kettle hop by design: high alpha, low dosing, minimal vegetal load, and consistent utilization batch to batch.

This hop is available in 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes. As with any bittering workhorse, the 44 lb box is the value play for production breweries; the 11 lb foil suits pilot systems and lower-volume operations.

Hop analysis values vary by crop year and lot. The CY25 lot runs 16.1% alpha; for exact alpha, beta, and total oil values, refer to the COA or contact our team. Cold-stored in Fort Worth and Atlanta and lot-documented from Spalt to your dock.

Brewing around availability or comparing varieties? See the closest alternatives for this hop and 60+ others on our Hop Substitution Chart.

Package Options

Choose the Right Hop Package

Select 11 lb for flexible needs or 44 lb when you want four foils and stronger purchasing efficiency.

11 lb Foil

1 foil · 11 lb total

Best for trials, seasonals, smaller runs, and flexible inventory planning.

44 lb Box

4 x 11 lb foils · 44 lb total

Best for core brands, repeat production, lager programs, and full-box value.

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Brewer Notes

Germany's High-Alpha Workhorse

Herkules is Germany's dominant high-alpha variety — the workhorse that bitters a large share of the country's commercial beer. Its economics per IBU are among the best available, with clean character and consistent utilization.

Best Brewing Fit

Any style needing efficient, clean bitterness, from pilsner to stout. A first-wort and early-kettle hop by design: high alpha, low dosing, minimal vegetal load.

Brewing Guidance

The 44 lb box is the value play for production breweries running Herkules as their standard bitterer; the 11 lb foil suits pilot systems and lower-volume operations.

Pro Brew Advantage

Direct from Spalter Hopfen with lot COAs on file — consistent alpha documentation batch to batch, cold-stored in Fort Worth and Atlanta.

Aroma Notes

Clean, assertive bitterness with subtle spicy floral notes at heavy rates.

Best Beer Styles

Universal Bittering, Pilsner, Lager, Stout

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German Pilsner Build

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German Helles Build

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Quick Spec

GR Herkules at a Glance

Typical published ranges — the exact analysis for the lot in stock is on its COA.

Hop Use

Bittering

Origin

Hallertau, Germany — Hüll breeding program, via Spalter Hopfen

Alpha Acid

12–17%

Beta Acid

4–5.5%

Total Oil

1.6–2.4 mL/100g

Cohumulone

32–38% of alpha acids

Aroma Intensity

Low to moderate — bittering-focused

Available Form

Type 90 pellets — 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes

Storage

Very good storage stability — well suited to volume stocking; keep cold and sealed as standard practice.

Need Help Planning Your Hop Program?

Match the right Spalter Hopfen variety to your beer, production plan, and contract needs.

Not sure which Spalter Hopfen variety is the right fit for your brewery? Tell us your beer style, annual usage, batch size, target aroma profile, and production goals. Our team can help you compare varieties, plan recurring purchases, and discuss hop contract options for your brewing program.

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About Spalter Hopfen

Classic German hops for brewers building clean, balanced European beer programs.

Spalter Hopfen brings traditional German hop character to professional brewing programs, with refined aroma options for lager, pilsner, wheat beer, Kölsch, Altbier, Märzen, and other European-style beers. Available through Pro Brew Supply in brewery-friendly 11 lb foil and 44 lb box formats.

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Why Brewers Choose Spalter Hopfen

Historic German hop-growing region rooted in Spalt, Bavaria.
Traditional aroma hop focus for lager, pilsner, wheat, Kölsch, Altbier, and European brewing programs.
Strong fit for breweries that value refined herbal, floral, spicy, and noble-style hop character.
Available through Pro Brew Supply in professional 11 lb foil and 44 lb box formats.
A strategic German hop partner for building complete beer programs with malt, yeast, process aids, and brewery supplies in one order.

Why Pro Brew Supply Carries Spalter Hopfen

Pro Brew Supply partners with Spalter Hopfen to give brewers access to German hop options that fit real production needs. These hops are especially valuable for breweries building lager, pilsner, wheat beer, Kölsch, Altbier, and other European-style programs where hop character should be clean, refined, and dependable.

Pair Spalter Hopfen with malt, yeast, nutrients, process aids, cleaning products, and brewery supplies in one order to simplify purchasing and build complete beer programs around high-quality German ingredients.