StrisselspaltvsWild Loyalist
Strisselspalt and Wild Loyalist 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
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Wild Loyalist
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloralHerbal
Only in Strisselspalt
Citrus
Only in Wild Loyalist
EarthyNoble
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Wild Loyalist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 3.7–5.6% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 4.7–6.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | - |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | - |
| Humulene | 13–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | France | Canada |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker