Styrian KolibrivsSpalter Select
Styrian Kolibri and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Kolibri
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2.8–5.4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Slovenia
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Kolibri
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
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 Kolibri
ElderflowerBlack currantGreenGrassCannabisPineapple
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Styrian Kolibri | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.4% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–25% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–38% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 16–21% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 25–27% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |