Spalter SelectvsAramis
Spalter Select and Aramis are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Aramis
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–1.6 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Spalter Select
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Aramis
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyGrassy
Only in Spalter Select
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Only in Aramis
GreenHerbalCitrusBlack currantFloral
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Aramis |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 20–42% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1.2–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 38–41% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 19–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 2–8% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 2–4% |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Ahtanum
Challenger