Old MissionvsStrisselspalt

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

Old Mission

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.33%

Beta acid

3.7%

Total oil

-

United States

Strisselspalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

1–4%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.6–0.8 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Old Mission

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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

CitrusSpicyHerbal

Only in Old Mission

PineBlack currantTart

Only in Strisselspalt

Floral

Property

PropertyOld MissionStrisselspalt
Alpha acid4.33%1–4%
Beta acid3.7%3–6%
Co-humulone-20–27%
Total oil-0.6–0.8 mL
Myrcene-35–52%
Humulene-13–21%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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