Barbe RougevsStrisselspalt
Barbe Rouge and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralHerbal
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryBerry
Only in Strisselspalt
Spicy
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker