TaihekevsStrisselspalt
Taiheke (dual purpose) and Strisselspalt (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralSpicy
Only in Taiheke
TropicalGrapefruitLemonLime
Only in Strisselspalt
Herbal
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Crystal
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