Spalter SelectvsDelta
Spalter Select and Delta 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
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
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 Delta
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Only in Delta
CitrusMelon
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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