TeamakervsHersbrucker

Teamaker and Hersbrucker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Hersbrucker

Aroma

Alpha acid

1.5–5%

Beta acid

2.5–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.3 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Teamaker

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Hersbrucker

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Teamaker

SubtleFloral

Only in Hersbrucker

NobleHayOrangeTobacco

Property

PropertyTeamakerHersbrucker
Alpha acid0.6–1.8%1.5–5%
Beta acid5.4–13.2%2.5–6%
Co-humulone-17–25%
Total oil-0.5–1.3 mL
Myrcene59–61%15–30%
Humulene1–2%20–30%
Caryophyllene11–13%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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