StrisselspaltvsSpalt
Strisselspalt and Spalt 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
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Spalt
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralHerbal
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyCitrus
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthy
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–18% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal