Spalter SelectvsTarget
Spalter Select (aroma) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Spalter Select
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Target
- 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
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |