EpicvsHersbrucker
Epic and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 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 Epic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Hersbrucker
- 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 Epic
FruityBerryHerbal
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Epic | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty