HarmonievsStrisselspalt
Harmonie and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Harmonie
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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 Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreenApricot
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Harmonie | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–8% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 19–22% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker