{"product_id":"hersbrucker","title":"Hersbrucker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic German Aroma • Soft Floral and Herbal • Built for Lagers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHersbrucker is one of Germany's traditional aroma hops, grown in the Hersbruck region of Bavaria and prized for a gentle floral and herbal character that flatters malt rather than competing with it. Where American hops push forward, Hersbrucker sits back, which is exactly what a well made lager or wheat beer asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 3.5% alpha acid it contributes little bitterness for its weight, and that is the point. Brewers use it in generous late additions where the aroma matters and the bitterness contribution stays soft, giving the delicate hop presence that defines German brewing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft floral and blossom notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh herbal, hay-like character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild spice without pepperiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaint citrus and fruit in the background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, restrained bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall late additions give a quiet lift to the aroma. Larger ones build the full noble hop character without ever turning aggressive, which is why Hersbrucker is often used at rates that would overwhelm a beer with a higher alpha variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHersbrucker is a staple ingredient in many traditional German styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Helles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHefeweizen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMärzen and Oktoberfest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBohemian Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also finds a home in Belgian ales and saisons, where its herbal side supports the yeast character instead of fighting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, use 1 to 2 oz late in the boil, typically split between 15 minutes and flameout, and consider a whirlpool addition to keep the aroma intact. Because the alpha acid is low, Hersbrucker is usually paired with a cleaner bittering hop such as Magnum or Perle for the 60 minute charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the whirlpool cool, around 170 °F, to preserve the delicate floral notes that boiling drives off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 3.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Floral, herbal, noble, mild spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 15 min, flameout, whirlpool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnang, Saaz, Liberty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: German pilsner, helles, hefeweizen, märzen, kölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're brewing a crisp German pilsner, a soft helles, or a wheat beer that needs its hops to stay out of the way, Hersbrucker provides the gentle floral aroma that defines classic continental lager brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":46640238526662,"sku":"hersbrucker-1oz","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46640238559430,"sku":"hersbrucker-2oz","price":4.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46640238592198,"sku":"hersbrucker-4oz","price":9.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46640238624966,"sku":"hersbrucker-8oz","price":19.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_99269593-213f-4128-8889-c8aef490169e.png?v=1785533591","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/hersbrucker","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}