Spalter SelectvsRiwaka
Spalter Select and Riwaka 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
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Riwaka
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 67–70% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Calypso