CeleiavsStrisselspalt
Celeia and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Celeia
Alpha acid
3–6%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–3.6 mL
Slovenia
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Celeia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyHerbal
Only in Celeia
NobleLavenderEarthy
Only in Strisselspalt
Citrus
Property
| Property | Celeia | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–3.6 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–35% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 18–23% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
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