Spalter SelectvsUSDA 008
Spalter Select (aroma) and USDA 008 (dual purpose) 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
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Spalter Select
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick USDA 008
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Only in USDA 008
FloralCitrusSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | USDA 008 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 10.1–11.1% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 2.7–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 25–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1.6–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 6–7% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 48–49% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 16–17% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |