AdeenavsSpalter Select
Adeena and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Adeena
HerbalFloralLemonPine
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | Adeena | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 15–22% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding