HersbruckervsEnigma
Hersbrucker and Enigma 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
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
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 Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty
Nelson Sauvin