Hop Pellets Hersbrucker

Hersbrucker is a traditional German noble hop from the Hersbruck area, valued for a soft, floral and herbal aroma with a hint of fruit and spice. It is a low-alpha aroma pellet made for delicate lagers and wheat beers.

Best suited to

• German lager and helles
• Pilsner
• Wheat beer and hefeweizen
• Munich dunkel and bock
• Continental lagers

Typical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)

• Variety / origin: Hersbrucker, Germany
• Form: T-90 pellets
• Purpose: Aroma (noble)
• Alpha acid: typically 2-4.5%
• Beta acid: typically 4-6%
• Co-humulone: typically 19-25% of alpha
• Total oil: typically 0.5-1.0 mL/100g
• Character: floral, herbal, mild fruit, gentle spice

When to choose this over alternatives

Choose Hersbrucker when you want a soft, floral noble character that is a touch fruitier and milder than Hallertau. It is gentle and perfumed rather than peppery like Saaz, which makes it lovely in delicate lagers and wheat beers where you do not want the hops to shout. If a German recipe just says noble hops, Hersbrucker sits comfortably alongside Hallertau and Tettnang. Use a clean high-alpha hop like Magnum for the bittering charge.

Practical notes

Because the alpha is very low, you need a generous weight of Hersbrucker to reach a given bitterness, so lager recipes often call for large amounts. It is happiest in mid-to-late boil and flameout additions where the soft floral aroma survives. Dry hopping gives only a subtle effect. Store cold and sealed; low-alpha hops fade faster, so use it fresh for the best aroma.

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026