LubelskivsStrisselspalt

Lubelski and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Strisselspalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

1–4%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.6–0.8 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Lubelski

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Strisselspalt

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyFloral

Only in Lubelski

MagnoliaLavender

Only in Strisselspalt

CitrusHerbal

Property

PropertyLubelskiStrisselspalt
Alpha acid3–5%1–4%
Beta acid2.5–4%3–6%
Co-humulone22–28%20–27%
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL0.6–0.8 mL
Myrcene22–35%35–52%
Humulene30–40%13–21%
Caryophyllene6–11%8–10%
Farnesene10–14%0–1%
OriginPolandFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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