Hersbrucker Hops

German Hersbrucker Hop Profile

Hersbrucker is an old-world German landrace variety once considered a successor to Hallertau Mittelfrüh. It is named for the Hersbruck growing region where it originated, located north of the Hallertau near Nuremberg. With low alpha acids (1.5-4%) and a refined noble aroma of lemon balm, orange, and black tea, Hersbrucker is a versatile choice for traditional lagers and pilsners.

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Pedigree German landrace variety 
Aroma Lemon balm, orange, black tea, marjoram 
Alpha Acids* 1.4 - 4.0 %
Beta Acids 2.5 - 6.0 %
Cohumulone 17 - 25 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 0.5 - 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 15 - 30 % of total oil
Humulene 20 - 30 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 8 - 13 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil

Updated Feb. 2026