AkoyavsSpalter Select
Akoya and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
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 Akoya
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Akoya
TeaGreenPepper
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | Akoya | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–40% |
| Humulene | - | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 15–22% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Aurora