Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 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 Mackinac
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Mackinac
TropicalCitrusMelonPapayaSpicyBlack currant
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbal
Property
| Property | Mackinac | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–17% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 12–18% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |