WalhallavsSpalt

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

Walhalla

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.97–10%

Beta acid

3.75–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Spalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Walhalla

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Spalt

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Herbal

Only in Walhalla

CitrusGarlicGrassy

Only in Spalt

NobleEarthyFloral

Property

PropertyWalhallaSpalt
Alpha acid5.97–10%2.5–5.7%
Beta acid3.75–6%3–5%
Co-humulone-22–29%
Total oil-0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene-20–35%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-12–18%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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