HersbruckervsMichigan Copper
Hersbrucker and Michigan Copper 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
Michigan Copper
Alpha acid
8.8–11%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
1.15–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Michigan Copper
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Michigan Copper
HibiscusFloralTropicalBlack currantCandyResinFruity
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Michigan Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 8.8–11% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 2–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 32–36% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1.15–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 42–44% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |