HersbruckervsSpalter Select
Hersbrucker and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 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 Hersbrucker
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty