Spalter SelectvsStyrian Kolibri
Spalter Select and Styrian Kolibri 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
Styrian Kolibri
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2.8–5.4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Kolibri
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Only in Styrian Kolibri
ElderflowerBlack currantGreenGrassCannabisPineapple
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Styrian Kolibri |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 2.8–5.4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 21–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 31–38% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 25–27% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |