StrisselspaltvsStyrian Cardinal
Strisselspalt and Styrian Cardinal 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
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Strisselspalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralHerbal
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | France | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker