SummervsSpalter Select
Summer and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
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 Summer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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
Shared aromas
Grassy
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Only in Spalter Select
Spicy
Property
| Property | Summer | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | Australia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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