AltusvsSpalter Select
Altus and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 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 Altus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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 Altus
ResinTangerine
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | Altus | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–40% |
| Humulene | - | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 15–22% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |