HersbruckervsPacific Crest
Hersbrucker and Pacific Crest 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
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleTobacco
Only in Hersbrucker
HayOrange
Only in Pacific Crest
EarthyGrassyFloralSpicyHerbalPine
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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