FugglevsSpalter Select
Fuggle and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
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 Fuggle
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grassy
Only in Fuggle
WoodyMintMild
Only in Spalter Select
Spicy
Property
| Property | Fuggle | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.4–6.1% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.5% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–32% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.44–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 15–22% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding