Styrian KolibrivsStrisselspalt
Styrian Kolibri and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Kolibri
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2.8–5.4%
Total oil
1–2 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 Kolibri
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Kolibri
ElderflowerBlack currantGreenGrassCannabisPineapple
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Styrian Kolibri | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.4% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–25% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–38% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 16–21% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 25–27% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
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