DefendervsStrisselspalt
Defender and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Defender
Alpha acid
3.3–6%
Beta acid
1.1–2.5%
Total oil
0.28–0.98 mL
United Kingdom
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Defender
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Defender
Pleasant
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Defender | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–6% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 1.1–2.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–32% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.28–0.98 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 34–36% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker