TargetvsSpalter Select
Target (bittering) and Spalter Select (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
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 Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | Target | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |