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
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Teamaker
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
| Property | Spalter Select | Teamaker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 0.6–1.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 5.4–13.2% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |