TriskelvsStrisselspalt
Triskel and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Triskel
Alpha acid
3–9%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
France
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Triskel
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
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
FloralCitrus
Only in Triskel
SweetCaramelFruity
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyHerbal
Property
| Property | Triskel | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–9% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–61% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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