Spalt Spalter
Alpha Acids (%)
2.5 - 5.5
This German Noble Hop has pleasant hoppy aroma paired with very low alpha-acid concentration. It is closely related to Saaz and Tettnanger. Spalter is grown in a small area and generally has low yield.
Possible Substitutes
Saaz and Tettnanger
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 2.5 - 5.5 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 3.0 - 5.0 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 1.1 | |
| Cohumulone: | 22 - 29 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 0.5 - 0.9 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 20 - 35 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 8 - 13 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 20 - 30 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 12 - 18 | (% essential oils) |
All chemical composition values from [1].
References
- "The Spirit of Beer: Hops from Germany." German Hop Growers Association. n.d. Web. 31 December 2013. ‹http://www.hallertauerhopfen.de/›.