Styrian CardinalvsSpalt
Styrian Cardinal and Spalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 12–18% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty