It was in 1885 that this hop was mentioned for the first time in the literature.
You should not think that Strisselspalt has anything to do with the production region of Spalt in Germany. It only means "quality" and "Strissel" means "bouquet". It is a certain Mr Stammback (former secretary general of the Association of Alsace hop producers) who is said to have been responsible for its creation. He would have tried to introduce Bavarian hops around 1882 in Alsace, without much success, notably because of the differences in climate. This did not prevent him from making crosses in order to obtain more suitable varieties, which he finally found and named "Strisselspalt". But especially from 1989 onwards, this hop was produced more intensively.
A closer look at its constitution shows that the "Striss" has similarities with the Hallertau Mittelfrüh.
This is a very old hop, with generally low yields, but which has endured over time thanks to the place it has taken in French beer recipes.
Aromas: subtle spicy notes, citrus, grass, flowers
Usage: Pale Ale, English Ale, Wheat, Hefeweizein, Beer of Guard
Acids:
- Alpha: 1.8 - 5.7
- Beta: 2.5 - 6%.
- Cohumulone: 20-27%.
Cumulative oils: 0.6-0.9 ml/100g
Possible substitutes: Hersbrucker Mittlefrüh, Northern Brewer, Splater Select
Origin Type of hops: Aromatic Form: Pellets
