SonnetvsStrisselspalt
Sonnet and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sonnet
Alpha acid
2.6–7.4%
Beta acid
2–3.7%
Total oil
0.2–1 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 Sonnet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Sonnet
HoneysuckleSweetLemonEarthyGrassHoneyOak
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyHerbal
Property
| Property | Sonnet | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.6–7.4% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.7% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.2–1 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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