GermanySpalt substitutes
Proven alternatives to Spalt and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Liberty
USABittering8230IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid3–6.5%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil0.6–1.8 mL
NobleFloralHerbalSpicy+3
Saaz (CZ)
Czech RepublicAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2–5%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
EarthyHerbalFloralMild+1
Santiam
USAAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5–8.5%
Beta acid5.3–8.5%
Total oil1–2.2 mL
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Tettnanger
GermanyDual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid2.5–5.8%
Beta acid2.8–5.3%
Total oil0.4–1.1 mL
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Ultra
USAAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–9.7%
Beta acid3.6–5%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL
MildPleasantFloral
Similar aroma profiles
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SloveniaHow to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.