StrisselspaltvsStyrian Dragon
Strisselspalt and Styrian Dragon 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 Dragon
Alpha acid
6–11%
Beta acid
7.5–8.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.1 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 Dragon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyHerbal
Only in Styrian Dragon
GrapefruitLemonBerryRoseTropical
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Styrian Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 6–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 7.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 23–24% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.5–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | 58–63% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 22–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
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