SpaltvsCeleia

Spalt and Celeia are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Spalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Spalt

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleEarthyHerbalFloral

Only in Spalt

-

Only in Celeia

LavenderSpicy

Property

PropertySpaltCeleia
Alpha acid2.5–5.7%3–6%
Beta acid3–5%2–4%
Co-humulone22–29%25–29%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL0.5–3.6 mL
Myrcene20–35%26–35%
Humulene20–30%18–23%
Caryophyllene8–13%8–9%
Farnesene12–18%3–7%
OriginGermanySlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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