HersbruckervsSitiva Blend
Hersbrucker and Sitiva Blend 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
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
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 Sitiva Blend
- 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 Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |