Evergreen BlendvsStrisselspalt
Evergreen Blend and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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