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Hersbrucker

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Hersbrucker

Origin Country
Germany
Alpha Acid
1.5 to 4%
Oils
0.5 to 1 mL per 100 g
US Acreage
Not Found
Medal Beers in 2026
3
Breeder
Traditional German variety from the Hersbrucker growing area

Aroma

Lemon balm, orange, black tea, marjoram

Grown by

Not Found

Variety Data

Also Published as
Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Hersbrucker Spat, Hersbruck
Kind
variety
US Grown
no
Status
public
Parentage
Traditional variety
Use
not published
Alpha Class
low (below 8 percent)
Alpha
1.5 to 4
Beta
2.5 to 6
Cohumulone
17 to 25
Total Oil
0.5 to 1
Myrcene
15 to 30
Humulene
20 to 30
Caryophyllene
8 to 13
Farnesene Max
1
Identity Gap
year_released: A traditional variety; the John I. Haas sheet gives no release year.
Identity Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Chemistry Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Aroma Source Urls
johnihaas.com

Aroma Descriptors

Each descriptor is attributed to the source that published it.

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Aroma Descriptors. Select a column header to sort.
Source
Lemon balmJohn I. Haas variety sheet
orangeJohn I. Haas variety sheet
black teaJohn I. Haas variety sheet
marjoramJohn I. Haas variety sheet

US Acreage by State

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No US acreage has been published for this hop yet.

2026 Medal Beers That Use It

The farm column shows only a farm the brewery itself named for this hop.

3 medals in view

2026 Medal Beers That Use It. Select a column header to sort.
FormUseFarm Named by the Brewery
SilverLawnmower BeerSaint Arnold Brewing Co.Golden or Blonde AleNot Foundfour separate additions to the brew kettleNot Found
SilverWhite RascalAvery Brewing Co.Belgian-Style WitbierNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeBreakside The SublimeBreakside Brewery & TaproomInternational-Style PilsenerNot FoundwhirlpoolNot Found

Beer Profile Cards

Silver in Golden or Blonde Ale

Lawnmower Beer

Saint Arnold Brewing Co., Houston, TX

Category
Golden or Blonde Ale
Entries
84
ABV
4.9%
IBU
18
Style
Kölsch-style blonde
Malts
Pilsner malt, Wheat malt
Yeast
Kölsch yeast
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

This beer is crisp and refreshing, yet has a sweet malty body that is balanced by a complex, citrus hop character. ... This beer has a distinctive floral hop…

Source: saintarnold.com

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Silver in Belgian Witbier

White Rascal

Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, CO

Category
Belgian Witbier
Entries
51
ABV
5.6%
IBU
20
Style
Belgian-Style White Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Coriander, Curaçao orange peel

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

An authentic Belgian-style white ale, this Rascal is unfiltered and cleverly spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange peel ...

Source: averybrewing.com

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Bronze in International Pilsener

Breakside The Sublime

Breakside Brewery & Taproom, Milwaukie, OR

Category
International Pilsener
Entries
79
ABV
5.2%
IBU
18
Style
Bavarian-style Helles lager
Malts
German Pilsner malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

FLAVOR PROFILE: sweet herbs, soft, baguette

Source: breakside.com

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Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It

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Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It. Select a column header to sort.
Avery Brewing Co.1
Breakside Brewery & Taproom1
Saint Arnold Brewing Co.1

Farms That Grow It

Grown by. These farms publish this variety as grown. It does not mean a medal beer used hops from that farm.

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No farm has been published as growing this hop yet.

Research Notes

Hersbrucker is a hop variety from Germany, public, from Traditional German variety from the Hersbrucker growing area. Its published alpha acid range is 1.5 to 4 percent.

Identity

Field Value
Origin Germany
Breeder or owner program Traditional German variety from the Hersbrucker growing area
Trademark none found
Proprietary or public public
Year released not published
Parentage Traditional variety
Published use not published
Alpha class low (below 8 percent)

Also published as: Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Hersbrucker Spat, Hersbruck.

Chemistry

Ranges are as published by the breeder or supplier named under sources; a single value means the source printed one figure.

Measure Published Unit
alpha acids 1.5 to 4 percent
beta acids 2.5 to 6 percent
cohumulone 17 to 25 percent of alpha acids
total oil 0.5 to 1 ml per 100 g
myrcene 15 to 30 percent of total oil
humulene 20 to 30 percent of total oil
caryophyllene 8 to 13 percent of total oil
farnesene up to 1 percent of total oil

Aroma

As published by John I. Haas variety sheet: "Lemon balm, orange, black tea, marjoram"

Acreage

This variety is not grown commercially in the United States as far as the sources checked show, so US acreage does not apply.

Gaps

  • Identity, year_released: A traditional variety; the John I. Haas sheet gives no release year.

Sources