Saaz (US)vsSpalter Select
Saaz (US) and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 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 Saaz (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Spalter Select
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 15–22% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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