CeleiavsSpalt

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

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Spalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Spalt

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleFloralEarthyHerbal

Only in Celeia

LavenderSpicy

Only in Spalt

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Property

PropertyCeleiaSpalt
Alpha acid3–6%2.5–5.7%
Beta acid2–4%3–5%
Co-humulone25–29%22–29%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene26–35%20–35%
Humulene18–23%20–30%
Caryophyllene8–9%8–13%
Farnesene3–7%12–18%
OriginSloveniaGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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