Hüller BitterervsLumberjack

Hüller Bitterer (bittering) and Lumberjack (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Hüller Bitterer

Bittering

Alpha acid

4.5–7%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Germany

Lumberjack

Dual purpose

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

PropertyHüller BittererLumberjack
Alpha acid4.5–7%9–12%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%-
Co-humulone26–31%-
Total oil1–1.5 mL-
Myrcene28–51%-
Humulene9–21%-
Caryophyllene5–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginGermanyCanada
PurposeBitteringDual purpose