PetoskeyvsStrisselspalt

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

Petoskey

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.1%

Beta acid

6.16%

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 Petoskey

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

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

Floral

Only in Petoskey

PungentPineapple

Only in Strisselspalt

SpicyCitrusHerbal

Property

PropertyPetoskeyStrisselspalt
Alpha acid12.1%1–4%
Beta acid6.16%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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