Hallertau TraditionvsStrisselspalt
Hallertau Tradition and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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 Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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