HersbruckervsSonnet
Hersbrucker and Sonnet 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
Sonnet
Alpha acid
2.6–7.4%
Beta acid
2–3.7%
Total oil
0.2–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sonnet
- 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 Sonnet
HoneysuckleCitrusSweetLemonFloralEarthyGrassHoneyOak
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Sonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 2.6–7.4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 2–3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.2–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |