SpaltvsYellow Sub
Spalt and Yellow Sub 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
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
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 Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Spalt | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.7% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | - |
| 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 | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Amarillo