HersbruckervsBarbe Rouge
Hersbrucker and Barbe Rouge are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayTobacco
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–4% |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty