Description
Hersbrucker is an old-world German land variety that originally horned in on the popularity of Hallertau Mittelfrüh. 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 1.5-4%, which makes it perfect for traditional lagers and pilsners.
Pedigree German land variety
Aroma Noble aroma type
Alpha Acids* 1.5 - 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
**All information and images courtesy Yakima Valley Hops