HersbruckervsSpalt
Hersbrucker and Spalt 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
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
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 Spalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Hersbrucker
HayOrangeTobacco
Only in Spalt
EarthyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–18% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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