SpaltvsStrisselspalt
Spalt and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Spalt
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalFloral
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthy
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyCitrus
Property
| Property | Spalt | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.7% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–35% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal