Spalter SelectvsHelga

Spalter Select and Helga are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Spalter Select

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Helga

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.4–7.3%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

0.6–1 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Spalter Select

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Helga

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Spalter Select

SpicyGrassy

Only in Helga

Noble

Property

PropertySpalter SelectHelga
Alpha acid3–6.5%5.4–7.3%
Beta acid2.5–5%5–7%
Co-humulone21–27%20–23%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL0.6–1 mL
Myrcene20–40%1–13%
Humulene10–22%35–55%
Caryophyllene4–10%10–45%
Farnesene15–22%0–1%
OriginGermanyAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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