Hersbrucker
- Purpose
- Aroma
- Alpha acid
- 2–5%
- Beta acid
- 4–6%
- Cohumulone
- 19–25% of alpha
- Total oils
- 0.5–1.3 mL/100g
- Myrcene
- 10–30%
- Humulene
- 15–35%
- Caryophyllene
- 7–15%
- Farnesene
- 0–1%
Flavor profile
Our analysis — recovered from this hop's oil and descriptor data, not a republished source list.
- floral
- fruity
Overview
Hersbrucker is a German noble landrace aroma hop associated with southern Germany and Hallertau replacement breeding. Low alpha, low cohumulone and balanced hay, tobacco, orange, fruit, spice and floral notes suit lager, pilsner, Dunkel, Altbier, hefeweizen, Märzen and some English cask-style uses.
Ranked substitutes
Our analysis — a confidence score computed from the measured specs above, not an equivalence guarantee.
- Mount Hood75% match
Strongest on alpha acid (100%); main tradeoff is flavor profile (0%).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the alpha acid content of Hersbrucker hops?
- Hersbrucker typically falls in an alpha acid range of 2–5%.
- Is Hersbrucker a bittering or aroma hop?
- Hersbrucker is generally used as an aroma hop.
- What does Hersbrucker taste and smell like?
- Our flavor analysis associates Hersbrucker with floral, fruity.
Where to buy Hersbrucker
Hersbrucker is widely stocked by homebrew suppliers. Check your preferred local or online homebrew shop for current availability and pricing.
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