StrisselspaltvsTNT Blend
Strisselspalt and TNT Blend 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
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
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 TNT Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralHerbal
Only in TNT Blend
FruityGreen
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | TNT Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 11.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | - |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | - |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.3–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | - |
| Humulene | 13–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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