StrisselspaltvsTriskel
Strisselspalt and Triskel 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
Triskel
Alpha acid
3–9%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
France
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 Triskel
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyHerbal
Only in Triskel
SweetCaramelFruity
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Triskel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 3–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | 55–61% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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