Diamond SpringsvsHersbrucker
Diamond Springs and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Diamond Springs
Alpha acid
4.83%
Beta acid
3.18%
Total oil
-
United States
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Diamond Springs
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Diamond Springs
CitrusLemonMint
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Diamond Springs | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.83% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 3.18% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 17–25% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–30% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |