HersbruckervsNectaron
Hersbrucker and Nectaron 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
Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
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 Nectaron
- 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 Nectaron
TropicalCitrusPineapplePassion fruitPeachGrapefruitNectar
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Nectaron |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 4.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Citra