Hüller BitterervsLumberjack
Hüller Bitterer (bittering) and Lumberjack (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Hüller Bitterer
Alpha acid
4.5–7%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
Germany
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Hüller Bitterer
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Bitter
Only in Hüller Bitterer
-
Only in Lumberjack
MelonCitrusSpicesCloveAllspiceEarthy
Property
| Property | Hüller Bitterer | Lumberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–7% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | - |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 28–51% | - |
| Humulene | 9–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | Canada |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |