StrisselspaltvsMount Hood
Strisselspalt and Mount Hood 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
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyHerbal
Only in Strisselspalt
FloralCitrus
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungent
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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