Spalter SelectvsSantiam
Spalter Select and Santiam 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
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Santiam
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Only in Santiam
FloralBlack currant
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 14–18% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |