LoralvsStrisselspalt
Loral and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 mL
United States
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Loral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Strisselspalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Loral
Black currantDarkFruity
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyHerbal
Property
| Property | Loral | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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