SpaltvsWild Loyalist
Spalt and Wild Loyalist 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
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Wild Loyalist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Only in Spalt
-
Only in Wild Loyalist
Spicy
Property
| Property | Spalt | Wild Loyalist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.7% | 3.7–5.6% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4.7–6.7% |
| 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 | Canada |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty