Styrian CardinalvsStrisselspalt
Styrian Cardinal and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralHerbal
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker