AdeenavsSpalt

Adeena and Spalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Spalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

HerbalFloral

Only in Adeena

SpicyLemonPine

Only in Spalt

NobleEarthy

Property

PropertyAdeenaSpalt
Alpha acid3.5–5%2.5–5.7%
Beta acid3–4%3–5%
Co-humulone34–38%22–29%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene27–30%20–35%
Humulene31–45%20–30%
Caryophyllene15–22%8–13%
Farnesene4–7%12–18%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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