HersbruckervsMystic
Hersbrucker and Mystic 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
Mystic
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
UK
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mystic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Mystic
Black currantCitrusPassion fruitWoody
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Mystic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 4–7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 2–4% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 0% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | UK |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Barbe Rouge
Liberty