MackinacvsSpalter Select
Mackinac and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
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 Mackinac
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mackinac
TropicalCitrusMelonPapayaFloralBlack currant
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | Mackinac | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–4% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–17% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 15–22% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |