Sitiva BlendvsSpalter Select
Sitiva Blend and Spalter Select 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
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 Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 15–22% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |