HersbruckervsTeamaker
Hersbrucker and Teamaker 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
Teamaker
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Teamaker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Teamaker
SubtleFloral
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Teamaker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 0.6–1.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 5.4–13.2% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |