Sitiva BlendvsSpalt
Sitiva Blend and Spalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Spalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitPeachLime
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbal
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 12–18% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |