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
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
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 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
| Property | Teamaker | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 0.6–1.8% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–13.2% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 17–25% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |