Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Spalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Spalt | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.7% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–35% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–18% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |