CeleiavsSpalter Select

Celeia and Spalter Select 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

Spalter Select

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–5%

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 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 Celeia

NobleFloralLavenderEarthyHerbal

Only in Spalter Select

Grassy

Property

PropertyCeleiaSpalter Select
Alpha acid3–6%3–6.5%
Beta acid2–4%2.5–5%
Co-humulone25–29%21–27%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene26–35%20–40%
Humulene18–23%10–22%
Caryophyllene8–9%4–10%
Farnesene3–7%15–22%
OriginSloveniaGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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