Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Monroe
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalt
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Monroe | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–2.9% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.95–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–35% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–18% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty