StrisselspaltvsAurum
Strisselspalt and Aurum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Aurum
Alpha acid
3.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Aurum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Only in Strisselspalt
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Only in Aurum
FruityMildEarthyNoble
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Aurum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 3.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 3.1% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | - |
| Humulene | 13–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal