LambicvsHersbrucker
Lambic and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lambic
Alpha acid
1–2%
Beta acid
2.8–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United States
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Lambic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lambic
GrassySpicyWoody
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Lambic | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–2% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–30% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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