CeleiavsHersbrucker

Celeia and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Hersbrucker

Aroma

Alpha acid

1.5–5%

Beta acid

2.5–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.3 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Celeia

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Hersbrucker

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Noble

Only in Celeia

FloralLavenderSpicyEarthyHerbal

Only in Hersbrucker

HayOrangeTobacco

Property

PropertyCeleiaHersbrucker
Alpha acid3–6%1.5–5%
Beta acid2–4%2.5–6%
Co-humulone25–29%17–25%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.5–1.3 mL
Myrcene26–35%15–30%
Humulene18–23%20–30%
Caryophyllene8–9%8–13%
Farnesene3–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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