Wild LoyalistvsSpalt

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

Wild Loyalist

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.7–5.6%

Beta acid

4.7–6.7%

Total oil

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Canada

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 Wild Loyalist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

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

HerbalEarthyFloralNoble

Only in Wild Loyalist

Spicy

Only in Spalt

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Property

PropertyWild LoyalistSpalt
Alpha acid3.7–5.6%2.5–5.7%
Beta acid4.7–6.7%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%
OriginCanadaGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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