HersbruckervsHPA-016
Hersbrucker and HPA-016 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
HPA-016
Alpha acid
15.7–18.7%
Beta acid
5.9–9%
Total oil
1.7–1.9 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 HPA-016
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in HPA-016
MandarinCitrusPineFruity
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | HPA-016 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 15.7–18.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 5.9–9% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 33–37% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1.7–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 35–49% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 0–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty