HersbruckervsStrisselspalt
Hersbrucker and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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 Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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