Spalter SelectvsTeamaker

Spalter Select and Teamaker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Spalter Select

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Spalter Select

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Teamaker

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Spalter Select

SpicyGrassy

Only in Teamaker

SubtleFloral

Property

PropertySpalter SelectTeamaker
Alpha acid3–6.5%0.6–1.8%
Beta acid2.5–5%5.4–13.2%
Co-humulone21–27%-
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL-
Myrcene20–40%59–61%
Humulene10–22%1–2%
Caryophyllene4–10%11–13%
Farnesene15–22%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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