Lambic
Alpha acid
1–2%
Beta acid
2.8–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United States
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Lambic
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Spalt
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lambic
GrassySpicyWoody
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Lambic | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–2% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–35% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–18% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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