LubelskivsSpalter Select

Lubelski and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Spalter Select

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Lubelski

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Spalter Select

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Lubelski

FloralMagnoliaLavender

Only in Spalter Select

Grassy

Property

PropertyLubelskiSpalter Select
Alpha acid3–5%3–6.5%
Beta acid2.5–4%2.5–5%
Co-humulone22–28%21–27%
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene22–35%20–40%
Humulene30–40%10–22%
Caryophyllene6–11%4–10%
Farnesene10–14%15–22%
OriginPolandGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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