LotusvsStrisselspalt
Lotus and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Lotus
- 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 Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Lotus | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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