Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Contessa
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Spalt
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbal
Property
| Property | Contessa | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–35% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–18% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |