Buzz BulletsvsStrisselspalt

Buzz Bullets (dual purpose) and Strisselspalt (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Strisselspalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

1–4%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.6–0.8 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Buzz Bullets

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Strisselspalt

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusFloral

Only in Buzz Bullets

-

Only in Strisselspalt

SpicyHerbal

Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsStrisselspalt
Alpha acid8–10%1–4%
Beta acid5–6%3–6%
Co-humulone-20–27%
Total oil-0.6–0.8 mL
Myrcene-35–52%
Humulene-13–21%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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