TeamakervsSpalter Select

Teamaker and Spalter Select are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Spalter Select

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Teamaker

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Spalter Select

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Teamaker

SubtleFloral

Only in Spalter Select

SpicyGrassy

Property

PropertyTeamakerSpalter Select
Alpha acid0.6–1.8%3–6.5%
Beta acid5.4–13.2%2.5–5%
Co-humulone-21–27%
Total oil-0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene59–61%20–40%
Humulene1–2%10–22%
Caryophyllene11–13%4–10%
Farnesene0–1%15–22%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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