TNT BlendvsStrisselspalt
TNT Blend and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick TNT Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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 TNT Blend
FruityGreen
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralHerbal
Property
| Property | TNT Blend | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.5 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–52% |
| Humulene | - | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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