AdeenavsStrisselspalt
Adeena and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicyFloral
Only in Adeena
LemonPine
Only in Strisselspalt
Citrus
Property
| Property | Adeena | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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