$1.69

Originating in Germany as the landrace variety in the Hersbruck Mountains of Franconia, significant acreage is now under Hersbrucker in Spalt and Hallertau as well. Aroma hop; Hersbrucker is traditional in the lightly-hopped lagers and ales of southern Germany and does excellent work in Munich-style pale and dark lager, Weissbier, Oktoberfest, and Bock. Its mellow spiciness is also at home in many Belgian ales or more hop-forward lagers like Pils. Sensory is floral and herbal (similar to Mittelfrüh) but with an added element of fruit and more dominant spice component; in a good crop year, Hersbrucker can be a bit more pungent than Mittelfrüh as well. Look for suggestions of dried green herbs, candied citrus, and tree fruit.

Alpha Acid: 2.0 – 4.0%

Use: Aroma/Flavor

Substitutes: Mt. Hood, Strisselpalt, Liberty, Spalt