SpaltvsStyrian Cardinal
Spalt and Styrian Cardinal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Spalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Only in Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Property
| Property | Spalt | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.7% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–35% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 12–18% | 5–7% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty