Hersbrucker a.k.a. Hersbrucker Spät
Late-harvest Hallertau, mellow and floral.
What it tastes like
Hersbrucker is a late-harvest Hallertau-region hop, slightly mellower and more floral than Hallertau Mittelfrüh. Common in helles and weissbier where soft, rounded character is wanted.
Best in these styles
Beers showcasing Hersbrucker
Specific beer examples coming soon.
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Hersbrucker, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
1.5–4.0%
Beta Acid
3.5–6.0%
Total Oil
0.5–1.0 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
15-30%
humulene
20-30%
caryophyllene
8-12%
farnesene
1-3%