Hop: Hersbrucker
Description
Hersbrucker represents a large acreage in Germany, named for the region in which it is primarily grown (also in the Hallertau region) as it replaced the traditional Hallertau since it is more disease resistant. Acreage peaked in the 70s and 80s.
General Information
| Aliases | Hersbrucker-G, Hersbrucker Late, Hersbrucker Spaet, Hersbrucker Spat |
| Profile | Classic noble: spice, fruit, tobacco, and floral. Spice will be dominant |
| Country | Germany |
| Substitutes | Hallertau, Liberty, Mount Hood, Spalt |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Yield | 1400-1800 lbs/acre |
| Storage | Retains 55%-65% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Belgian Ale, Kolsch |
| Tolerant | Verticillium wilt, aphid |
| Susceptible | Downy mildew, powdery mildew |
Acids
| Alpha Acid | 1.5-5.0% |
| Beta Acid | 2.5-6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 17.0-25.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil | 0.5-0.9 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 15.0-30.0% |
| Humulene | 20.0-30.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.0-13.0% |
| Farnesene | <1.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate | Very high |
| Cones | Medium size with moderate density |
| Maturity | Late |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
Hersbrucker Aroma/Flavor Profile
Fact Sheet(s)
Last Updated
- 2020-11-22 12:54:03 (Added: 2020-11-22 12:54:03)
Source(s)
Did you know?
- Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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.
Useful Links
- Hop Replacement Calculator - might be a bit outdated but useful for hops pre-2015.