BohemievsHersbrucker
Bohemie and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bohemie
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
Czech Republic
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Bohemie
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Bohemie
HerbalFloralCitrusSpicy
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Bohemie | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty