AdeenavsHersbrucker

Adeena and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Hersbrucker

Aroma

Alpha acid

1.5–5%

Beta acid

2.5–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.3 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Adeena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Hersbrucker

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Adeena

HerbalSpicyFloralLemonPine

Only in Hersbrucker

NobleHayOrangeTobacco

Property

PropertyAdeenaHersbrucker
Alpha acid3.5–5%1.5–5%
Beta acid3–4%2.5–6%
Co-humulone34–38%17–25%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL0.5–1.3 mL
Myrcene27–30%15–30%
Humulene31–45%20–30%
Caryophyllene15–22%8–13%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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