Spalter SelectvsTNT Blend
Spalter Select and TNT Blend 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
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 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 TNT Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Only in TNT Blend
FruityCitrusGreen
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | TNT Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 11.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1.3–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | - |
| Humulene | 10–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |