Nelson SauvinvsSpalter Select
Nelson Sauvin and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nelson Sauvin
Alpha acid
10–13%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Nelson Sauvin | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–13% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–45% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 25–37% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma