Hallertau MittelfrühvsSpalter Select
Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Mittelfrüh
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.7–1.3 mL
Germany
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 Hallertau Mittelfrüh
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyGrassy
Only in Hallertau Mittelfrüh
FloralCitrusTea
Only in Spalter Select
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Property
| Property | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 18–28% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.3 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–16% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 55–56% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–15% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty