Spalter SelectvsHallertau Tradition
Spalter Select and Hallertau Tradition 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
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grassy
Only in Spalter Select
Spicy
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyNectarFruityNoble
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Hallertau Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 17–32% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 35–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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