StrisselspaltvsZamba Blend
Strisselspalt and Zamba 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
Zamba Blend
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Zamba Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerinePineapple
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Zamba Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–4% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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