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Hersbrucker Red Stem
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About
Hersbrucker Red-Stem is, as I'm sure you guessed, so named due to its red stem. All Hersbruckers have red stems, but in this variety it is even more distinct. It is a clonal offshoot of Hersbrucker, supposedly with a higher alpha acid potential. Hersbrucker clones have declined in production over the years since their introduction in the 1980's. This is mainly due to the rise of Hallertauer Tradition and Spalter Select, which exhibit much higher alpha percentages.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
Pleasing Noble Characteristics
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥55%
Humulene
≥10%
Caryophyllene
≥9%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid5.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acid5.0 - 6.0%
Co-Humulone18-%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.2- mL/100g
HSI0.4
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 60% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)