Wai-itivsSpalter Select

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

Wai-iti

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–3.5%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

1.4–1.8 mL

New Zealand

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 Wai-iti

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Spalter Select

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Wai-iti

Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarin

Only in Spalter Select

Grassy

Property

PropertyWai-itiSpalter Select
Alpha acid2.5–3.5%3–6.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%2.5–5%
Co-humulone22–24%21–27%
Total oil1.4–1.8 mL0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene2–4%20–40%
Humulene27–29%10–22%
Caryophyllene8–10%4–10%
Farnesene12–14%15–22%
OriginNew ZealandGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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