ErnestvsStrisselspalt
Ernest and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Ernest
Alpha acid
4.4–6.3%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 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 Ernest
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
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
HerbalSpicy
Only in Ernest
GrassyStone fruit
Only in Strisselspalt
FloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Ernest | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.4–6.3% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 50–55% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 8–12% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker