HersbruckervsSamba
Hersbrucker and Samba 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
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
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 Samba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayTobacco
Only in Samba
TropicalPineappleMangoStone fruitCandy
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Samba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |