HersbruckervsLambic
Hersbrucker and Lambic 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
Lambic
Alpha acid
1–2%
Beta acid
2.8–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Lambic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Lambic
GrassySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Lambic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 1–2% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 2.8–5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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