HelgavsStrisselspalt
Helga and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Helga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Helga | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker