Spalt
AromaGermany8230German hops

Spalt

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Beer styles:BockAltbierLagerPilsnerHelles
Description

One of the world oldest hop varieties, Spalt hops date back as far as the 8th century.

Spalt is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.

Spalt - or Spalter - hops have aroma descriptors that include noble characteristics, earthy, spicy herbal and floral.

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Acid profile & Oil composition (%)

Acid profile

Alpha acid2.5–5.7%
Beta acid3–5%
Co-humulone22–29%

Oil composition (%)

Myrcene35.3%
Caryophyllene13.5%
Humulene32.1%
Farnesene19.2%
Myrcene20–35%
Caryophyllene8–13%
Humulene20–30%
Farnesene12–18%
Aroma profile and use
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Substitutes
Statistics
  • harvested annually in the fall starting at the end of August into September.
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