Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyNoble
Only in Saaz (US)
Slightly
Only in Spalt
HerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 12–18% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Sorachi Ace