French Strisslespalt
Pedigree Major aroma hops of the Alsace area of France near Strasbourg
Maturity Late
Yield 1500 - 2000 kg./ha. or 1350 - 1800 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Quite vigorous and moderately prolific cone producer
Disease Reaction Susceptible to English and French wilt strains. Not resistant to downy or powdery mildews
Pickability Good
Drying/Baling No problems
Cone Structure Plumpish medium-sized cone with fairly tight strig
Quality
Luplin Quite dark yellow, moderately abundant
Aroma Medium intensity, pleasant, hoppy
Alpha Acids 3.0 - 5.0% w/w
Beta Acids 3.0 - 5.5% w/w
Co-Humulone 20 - 25% of alpha acids
Storageability 60 - 70% of alpha acids remaining after six (6) months at 20º C
Total Oil 0.6 - 0.9 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 20 - 30% of whole oil
Humulene 15 - 25% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 8 - 10% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Good to very good aroma hop
Possible Substitutions Mt. Hood, Crystal, Hersbruck
Beer Styles Pilsner, Lager, Wheat
Other Information Well accepted as good aroma hop around the world. Similar to Hersbruck in profile but preferred by some breweries.