HersbruckervsWai-iti
Hersbrucker and Wai-iti 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
Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Wai-iti
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Wai-iti
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarinSpicy
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Wai-iti |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 1.4–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 2–4% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 27–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–14% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty