Hersbrucker Pure Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Hersbrucker Pure has heritage of Hallertau, Saaz, and German wild hop by the Hop Research Center in Huell, Germany. Released in 1982. Bred to be a replacement for Hersbrucker but when interest waned in Hersbrucker by Anheuser Busch Inc, the sponsor of the testing, interest was lost.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Hersbrucker Pure, the best alternatives are Hallertau or Hersbrucker.

At A Glance

Profile Pleasant continental aroma: floral, herbal and spice.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 5.0 - 6.0%
Substitutes Hallertau, Hersbrucker
Beer Styles Lager

General Information

Country Germany
Storage Stability
Retains 60 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acid 2.0 - 3.0%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 28.0%
Total Oil 0.6 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 50.0%
Humulene 10.2%
Caryophyllene 4.4%
Farnesene 0.2%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Fair to poor
Maturity Middle season
Resistant Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew (moderately resistant to moderately susceptible), Verticillium Wilt
Growth Rate Fair to good
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark Green
Side Arm Length 12" - 20"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-18 14:30:06
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.