Pacific CrestvsStrisselspalt
Pacific Crest and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Crest
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyHerbal
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassyPine
Only in Strisselspalt
Citrus
Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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