Hallertau TraditionvsSpalter Select
Hallertau Tradition and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 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 Tradition
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
Grassy
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyNectarFruityNoble
Only in Spalter Select
Spicy
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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