Spalter SelectvsBouclier
Spalter Select and Bouclier 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
Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 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 Bouclier
- 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 Bouclier
HerbalCitrus
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Bouclier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 3.8–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 2.4–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 42–47% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1.1–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 33–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | - |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |