HersbruckervsTaiheke
Hersbrucker (aroma) and Taiheke (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Taiheke
- 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
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Taiheke
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonLimeFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–5% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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