Spalter SelectvsTettnang (US)

Spalter Select and Tettnang (US) 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

Tettnang (US)

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.5%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 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 Tettnang (US)

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyGrassy

Only in Spalter Select

-

Only in Tettnang (US)

Noble

Property

PropertySpalter SelectTettnang (US)
Alpha acid3–6.5%2.5–5.5%
Beta acid2.5–5%3–5%
Co-humulone21–27%20–28%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene20–40%30–45%
Humulene10–22%18–23%
Caryophyllene4–10%6–7%
Farnesene15–22%5–8%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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