HelgavsSpalter Select
Helga and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
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 Helga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Helga | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Australia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |