Hop Variety – Hersbrucker

posted May 6th, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

Pedigree: Traditional landrace variety selected in the Hersbruck area
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild herbal and floral characteristics with fruity overtones
Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.0%
Beta Acids: 2.5 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 18 – 25% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.3 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~12.7% of total oil
Humulene: ~32.4% of total oil
Caryophyllene:~13.6% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: A delicate aroma hop used mainly in Lager type beers
Possible Substitutions: French Strisselspalt, Mt. Hood
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Bock, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Pilsner, Weizen Bock, Wheat