A landrace variety originating from the Hersbruck region of Southern Germany, Hersbrucker has expanded and is now widely grown throughout the Hallertau and Spalt regions. It displays a delicate aroma profile that is often compared to other noble varieties.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include hay, tobacco and orange.
Possible substitutions include Mt. Hood, Strisselpalt| Alpha Acid | 1.5 - 4% |
| Beta Acid | 2.5 - 6% |
| Co-humulone | 17 - 25% |
| Total Oil | 0.5 - 1 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 15 - 30% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.5 - 1% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 8 - 13% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 20 - 30% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0 - 0% of total oil |