ArchervsHersbrucker
Archer and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Archer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Archer
ApricotLimeFloralCitrusPeach
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Archer | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty