SambavsStrisselspalt
Samba and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
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 Samba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Samba
TropicalPineappleMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Samba | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–52% |
| Humulene | - | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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