StrisselspaltvsVanguard
Strisselspalt and Vanguard 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
Vanguard
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Vanguard
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Only in Vanguard
WoodyTobaccoPleasantGrassyCedar
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Vanguard |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 14–20% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | 5–15% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 49–55% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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