Hersbrucker

This quintessential German hop is the product of natural selection and is therefore readily available and widely used around the globe. Also referred to as Hallertau Hersbrucker as it hails from the same region in Germany, there was also a Hersbrucker Pure spin-off developed by Anheuser Busch with similar aroma and slightly higher alpha acid content.

In its natural form, Hersbrucker hops are used specifically to add the distinctively German aroma to Lagers, Pilsners, Bocks, and other traditional European styles. Expect a spicy, floral aroma with rich fruity overtones when you add these hops to your boil.

This varietal has a low alpha acid range of 2% to 5%, which is another reason it’s rarely used for bittering and most commonly used for the wonderful aroma.

Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.0%
Beta Acids: 2.5 – 6.0%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.41 - 0.88
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 18 – 25%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.5 – 0.9
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 55 – 65%
Similar Hop Varieties: Mt. Hood