Spalter SelectvsEnigma
Spalter Select and Enigma 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
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
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 Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 9–12% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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