General Description

Hailing from France and likely related to German Spalt and Hersbrücker, Strisselspalt is often said to hold continental-style aroma characteristics of herbal, floral, spicy, citrus and fruit aroma, making it an excellent aromatic addition in European style beers.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 1.8 – 5.7%

Beta Acids: 2.5 – 6% 

Primary usage: Aromatic additions

Aromatic character: herbal, floral, spicy, citrus, fruit.

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

Lager

Pilsner

Wheat Beer

Saison

Blonde Ale

Bock

Maibock

Golden Ale

Belgian Pale Ale

Due to its superb balance of gentle aromatic characters.

Substitutes

Liberty

Hallertau Mittlefrüh

Mt Hood

Crystal

Hersbrucker

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.