What is the alpha acid content of Spalter Select hops?

Spalter Select typically falls in an alpha acid range of 3–6.5%.

Is Spalter Select a bittering or aroma hop?

Spalter Select is generally used as an aroma hop.

What does Spalter Select taste and smell like?

Our flavor analysis associates Spalter Select with grassy, spicy.

Spalter Select

Purpose: Aroma
Alpha acid: 3–6.5%
Cohumulone: 20–28% of alpha

Flavor profile

Our analysis — recovered from this hop's oil and descriptor data, not a republished source list.

grassy
spicy

Overview

Spalter Select is a German aroma hop released from the Hull program in 1993 as a Spalt-family replacement option. It sits at 3-6.5% alpha acids, carries spicy and grassy aroma, and suits a broad continental set including lager, pilsner, helles, alt, bock, Belgian ale, and French ale.

Frequently asked questions

What is the alpha acid content of Spalter Select hops?: Spalter Select typically falls in an alpha acid range of 3–6.5%.
Is Spalter Select a bittering or aroma hop?: Spalter Select is generally used as an aroma hop.
What does Spalter Select taste and smell like?: Our flavor analysis associates Spalter Select with grassy, spicy.

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Where to buy Spalter Select

Spalter Select is widely stocked by homebrew suppliers. Check your preferred local or online homebrew shop for current availability and pricing.

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