AkoyavsHersbrucker
Akoya and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Akoya
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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 Akoya
TeaSpicyGreenPepper
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Akoya | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–30% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Aurora
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