{"product_id":"hop-pellets-hersbrucker","title":"Hop Pellets Hersbrucker","description":"\u003cp\u003eHersbrucker 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGerman lager and helles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePilsner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWheat beer and hefeweizen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMunich dunkel and bock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinental lagers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hersbrucker, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 pellets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma (noble)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 2-4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBeta acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 4-6%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCo-humulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 19-25% of alpha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 0.5-1.0 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e floral, herbal, mild fruit, gentle spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to choose this over alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41994991894605,"sku":"22219","price":7.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43196846669901,"sku":"22058","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43196846702669,"sku":"22254","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/hop-pellets-hersbrucker.jpg?v=1785220565","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/hop-pellets-hersbrucker","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}