Spalter SelectvsLubelski

Spalter Select and Lubelski 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

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

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 Lubelski

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Spalter Select

Grassy

Only in Lubelski

FloralMagnoliaLavender

Property

PropertySpalter SelectLubelski
Alpha acid3–6.5%3–5%
Beta acid2.5–5%2.5–4%
Co-humulone21–27%22–28%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL0.5–1.2 mL
Myrcene20–40%22–35%
Humulene10–22%30–40%
Caryophyllene4–10%6–11%
Farnesene15–22%10–14%
OriginGermanyPoland
PurposeAromaAroma

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