MysticvsHersbrucker
Mystic and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mystic
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
UK
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Mystic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mystic
Black currantCitrusPassion fruitWoody
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Mystic | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 0% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Barbe Rouge
Liberty