Hersbrucker Hops - German Grown T-90 Pellets

Hersbrucker Hops for Delicate Noble Aroma and Traditional German Brewing

Hersbrucker is a German-grown hop offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers who want a classic aroma variety with soft noble character and excellent fit in traditional lager and wheat beer styles. It is especially known for floral, herbal, and spicy notes, with supporting earthy, citrus, and hay-like character that keep the profile subtle and refined. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Tobacco, Orange.

This is a hop chosen for balance rather than intensity. Hersbrucker can help build elegant beer with restrained aroma, gentle bitterness, and the kind of hop profile that supports crisp, malt-balanced styles without overwhelming them.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Hersbrucker is most often associated with floral and herbal notes, supported by soft spice, earthiness, light citrus, and hay-like character. With its lower alpha range, it is especially well suited to traditional bittering, late kettle additions, and classic aroma use where finesse matters more than impact.

It works especially well in pilsner, lager, wheat beer, and Belgian ale, where brewers want a soft noble hop profile and a clean, traditional finish.

Why Brewers Choose Hersbrucker

Brewers choose Hersbrucker when they want a classic German aroma hop with delicate noble character and reliable fit in traditional European beer styles. It remains a useful choice for balanced recipes where subtle aroma and classic structure matter more than modern fruit-forward punch.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: Germany
• Hop form: T-90 Pellets
• Alpha acid: 1.5% - 4%
• Beta acid: 2.5% - 6%
• Total oils: 0.5 - 1.0 mL/100g
• Typical beer styles: pilsner, lager, wheat beer, and Belgian ale

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve delicate hop aroma and brewing performance.