Southern AromavsSpalter Select
Southern Aroma and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Aroma
FloralHayHerbalStrawNobleBlack currant
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Southern Aroma | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.6–7.3% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–6% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 19–25% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–28% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | South Africa | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Motueka