Diamond SpringsvsSpalt
Diamond Springs and Spalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Diamond Springs
Alpha acid
4.83%
Beta acid
3.18%
Total oil
-
United States
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Diamond Springs
CitrusLemonMint
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Diamond Springs | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.83% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.18% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–29% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–35% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–18% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |