Spalter SelectvsStrisselspalt
Spalter Select and Strisselspalt 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
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Spalter Select
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Only in Strisselspalt
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Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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