DefendervsHersbrucker
Defender and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Defender
Alpha acid
3.3–6%
Beta acid
1.1–2.5%
Total oil
0.28–0.98 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 Defender
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Defender
Pleasant
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Defender | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–6% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 1.1–2.5% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–32% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.28–0.98 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 34–36% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 3–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty