MackinacvsHersbrucker
Mackinac and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 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 Mackinac
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hersbrucker
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mackinac
TropicalCitrusMelonPapayaSpicyFloralBlack currant
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Mackinac | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–4% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–17% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |