ElixirvsStrisselspalt
Elixir and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Elixir
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
CitrusFloralSpicy
Only in Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoTropicalTangerineOrangeSandalwood
Only in Strisselspalt
Herbal
Property
| Property | Elixir | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
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