Description
Spalter Select is a cross from 76/18/80 and 71/16/7, released in 1993 by the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany. It was bred to be like the Spalt, Tettnang, and Saaz groups.
Spalter Select is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.
Sometimes referred to as just "Select", Spalter Select hops have aroma descriptors that include spicy and grass.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Hallertau Tradition
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid3–6%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL
EarthyGrassyNectarFruity+1
Tettnanger
GermanyDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid2.5–5.8%
Beta acid2.8–5.3%
Total oil0.4–1.1 mL
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Spalt
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.5–5.7%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Aramis
FranceAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.5–8.5%
Beta acid3–5.5%
Total oil1.2–1.6 mL
GreenHerbalSpicyCitrus+3
Azacca
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
Bouclier
FranceAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.8–8.5%
Beta acid2.4–3.3%
Total oil1.1–1.6 mL
HerbalGrassySpicyCitrus
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