SaphirvsSpalter Select
Saphir and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Saphir
Alpha acid
2–4.5%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–1.4 mL
Germany
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 Saphir
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Saphir
FruityFloralTangerine
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | Saphir | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 12–17% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.4 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |