VanguardvsStrisselspalt
Vanguard and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Vanguard
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.4–1 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 Vanguard
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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 Vanguard
WoodyTobaccoPleasantGrassyCedar
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Vanguard | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 14–20% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 5–15% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 49–55% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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