HersbruckervsStyrian Dragon
Hersbrucker and Styrian Dragon 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
Styrian Dragon
Alpha acid
6–11%
Beta acid
7.5–8.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.1 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Dragon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Styrian Dragon
FloralCitrusGrapefruitLemonBerryRoseTropical
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Styrian Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 6–11% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 7.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 23–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1.5–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 58–63% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 22–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty