StrisselspaltvsStyrian Kolibri
Strisselspalt and Styrian Kolibri 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 Kolibri
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2.8–5.4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Styrian Kolibri
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Only in Styrian Kolibri
ElderflowerBlack currantGreenGrassCannabisPineapple
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Styrian Kolibri |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 2.8–5.4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 21–25% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | 31–38% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 25–27% |
| Origin | France | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker