Spalter SelectvsWild Loyalist
Spalter Select and Wild Loyalist 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
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Wild Loyalist
- 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 Wild Loyalist
HerbalEarthyFloralNoble
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Wild Loyalist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 3.7–5.6% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 4.7–6.7% |
| 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 | Canada |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding