Spalter SelectvsWalhalla
Spalter Select and Walhalla 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
Walhalla
Alpha acid
5.97–10%
Beta acid
3.75–6%
Total oil
-
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 Walhalla
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grassy
Only in Spalter Select
Spicy
Only in Walhalla
CitrusGarlicHerbal
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Walhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 5.97–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3.75–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | - |
| Humulene | 10–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |