Spalter SelectvsTalus
Spalter Select and Talus 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
Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
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 Talus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Talus
GrapefruitCitrusRosePineResinTropicalSagePotpourriFloralCreamStone fruitWoody
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Talus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 8.1–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 34–39% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 9–13% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |