Sitiva BlendvsStrisselspalt

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

Sitiva Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7.2–7.6%

Beta acid

4.2–4.5%

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 Sitiva Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

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 Sitiva Blend

Stone fruitPeachLime

Only in Strisselspalt

SpicyCitrusHerbal

Property

PropertySitiva BlendStrisselspalt
Alpha acid7.2–7.6%1–4%
Beta acid4.2–4.5%3–6%
Co-humulone27–28%20–27%
Total oil-0.6–0.8 mL
Myrcene50–58%35–52%
Humulene10–11%13–21%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene9–10%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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