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
Alpha acid
3–6%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–3.6 mL
Slovenia
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 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
| Property | Celeia | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–3.6 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–35% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 18–23% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–7% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |