HersbruckervsOld Mission
Hersbrucker and Old Mission 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
Old Mission
Alpha acid
4.33%
Beta acid
3.7%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Old Mission
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Old Mission
CitrusPineSpicyHerbalBlack currantTart
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Old Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 4.33% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |