Hersbrucker Hops

German Hersbrucker Hop Profile

Hersbrucker is an old-world German land variety that originally horned in on the popularity of . It is named after the growing region it was cultivated in and has a distinguished noble aroma. Hersbrucker historically has a low Alpha Acid, ranging from 1.4-4%, which makes it perfect for traditional lagers and pilsners.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the increasing climate change pressures in the growing region, 2022 crop year German hops might fall below traditional analytical ranges.

Pedigree German land variety
Aroma Noble aroma type
Alpha Acids* 1.4 - 4.0 %
Beta Acids 2.5 - 6.0 %
Cohumulone 17 - 25 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 0.5 - 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 15 - 30 % of total oil
Humulene 20 - 30 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 8 - 13 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil