GrungeistvsSpalt

Grungeist and Spalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Spalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Spalt

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonLavenderZest

Only in Spalt

NobleEarthyHerbal

Property

PropertyGrungeistSpalt
Alpha acid2.9%2.5–5.7%
Beta acid9%3–5%
Co-humulone19.2%22–29%
Total oil-0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene-20–35%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-12–18%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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