Spalter SelectvsFuggle
Spalter Select and Fuggle 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
Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Fuggle
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grassy
Only in Spalter Select
Spicy
Only in Fuggle
WoodyMintMild
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 5–8% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding