Hallertau TraditionvsHersbrucker
Hallertau Tradition and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 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 Tradition
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hersbrucker
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruity
Only in Hersbrucker
HayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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