GermanySpalter Select substitutes
Proven alternatives to Spalter Select and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
5Hallertau Tradition
GermanyAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid3–6%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL
EarthyGrassyNectarFruity+1
Perle (GR)
GermanyAroma1978Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4–9%
Beta acid2.5–5%
Total oil0.5–2.5 mL
FloralFruityMintStone fruit+3
Saaz (CZ)
Czech RepublicAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2–5%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
EarthyHerbalFloralMild+1
Spalt
GermanyAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.5–5.7%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Tettnanger
GermanyDual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid2.5–5.8%
Beta acid2.8–5.3%
Total oil0.4–1.1 mL
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Similar aroma profiles
3Aramis
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
How to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.