Spalter SelectvsWai-iti
Spalter Select and Wai-iti 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
Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Spalter Select
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Wai-iti
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Only in Wai-iti
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarin
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Wai-iti |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1.4–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 2–4% |
| Humulene | 10–22% | 27–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | 12–14% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |