Strisselspalt (Strisselspalter)

Strisselspalt is a French aroma hop with an alpha acid of 1-4% and a beta acid of 3-6%. Occasionally you will see it named as Strisselspalter. It is one of the classical fine aromatic varities.

It has a delicate, pelasant and well balanced aroma that features spicy, citrusy, floral, fruity and herbal notes. The citrus has notes of bergamot, grapefruit and orange dominating with flavor notes ranging from cream-caramel to spicy. It can feature notes of red berries like cassis and chamomile blossom as well as tea nuances.

It is a great choice for use in Amber Ales, Blonde Ales, Bocks, Golden Ales, Pilsners, Saisons, Biere de Garde, Belgian Pale Ales, and Lagers.

If you are looking for a substitute we recommend Liberty, Hallertau Mittelfruh (GR), Crystal, Hersbrucker, or Mt. Hood.

Co-Humulone as % of Alpha Acids: 20-27%
Total Oils (mL/100g): 0.6-0.8
Myrcene: 35-52%
Humulene: 13-21%
Caryophyllene: 8-10% although it can go up to 52%
Farnesene: 0-1%
All Others (including β-pinene, linalool, geraniol & selinene): 16-51.2%
Linalool: 0.8%
Total Polyphenols: 3-4%

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