Barbe RougevsHallertau Blanc
Barbe Rouge and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin