Hallertau MittelfrühvsHersbrucker
Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Mittelfrüh
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.7–1.3 mL
Germany
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Mittelfrüh
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hersbrucker
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Mittelfrüh
SpicyFloralCitrusGrassyTea
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5.5% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 18–28% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.3 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–16% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 55–56% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–15% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty