Wild LoyalistvsStrisselspalt
Wild Loyalist and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
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Canada
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Wild Loyalist
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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
HerbalSpicyFloral
Only in Wild Loyalist
EarthyNoble
Only in Strisselspalt
Citrus
Property
| Property | Wild Loyalist | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.7–5.6% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.7% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–52% |
| Humulene | - | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker