ArchervsWurttemberg
Archer and Wurttemberg 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
Wurttemberg
Alpha acid
3.8%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Archer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Wurttemberg
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeFloralCitrus
Only in Archer
ApricotPeach
Only in Wurttemberg
PineOreganoWoody
Property
| Property | Archer | Wurttemberg |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 3.8% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3.1% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | - |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | - |
| Humulene | 26–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |