Spalter Select Hops
AromaAlpha 3.0 - 6.5%Germany
Flavor & aroma
Spalter Select is a sophisticated German aroma hop that represents the perfect marriage of ancient tradition and modern agricultural science. Released in 1991 by the renowned Hüll Hop Research Center, it was specifically engineered as a more disease-resistant successor to the traditional Spalt landrace.
By crossing the delicate Spalt variety with the robust Hallertau Mittelfrüh, researchers created a hop that preserves the "Noble" essence of its ancestors while introducing the vigor and storage stability required for modern brewing. Since its official release in 1993, Spalter Select has become a cornerstone variety in the production of world-class German lagers, offering brewers the rare ability to achieve authentic, old-world aromatics with contemporary reliability.
If you can't find Spalter Select, the best alternatives are Hallertau, Liberty, Saaz, Saaz (US), Spalt, Tettnanger, or Tettnanger (US).
At A Glance
| Profile | Herbal, Spicy, Fresh-Cut Hay, Dried Wildflowers, Sweet Resins, Woody, Cedar, Fresh Earth, Pepper |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 3.0 - 6.5% |
| Substitutes | Hallertau, Liberty, Saaz, Saaz (US), Spalt, Tettnanger, Tettnanger (US) |
| Pairs with | Hallertauer Tradition (to ground the floral notes), Hersbrucker (for a classic and integrated Noble profile), Tettnanger (for added herbal spice) |
| Beer Styles | German Pilsner, Helles, Altbier, Kolsch, Belgian Ale, Bock |
General Information
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Select, Select Spalt, Spalt Select |
| Storage Stability | Retains 80% alpha acid |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 3.0 - 6.5% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 3.0 - 5.0% |
| Cohumulone | 20.0 - 28.0% |
| Total Oil | 0.6 - 1.2 ml /100g |
| Myrcene | 20.0 - 40.0% |
| Humulene | 20.0 - 30.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.0 - 13.0% |
| Farnesene | 10.0 - 15.0% |
| Linalool | 0.7 - 1.1% |
| Geraniol | ~0.2% |
| Total Polyphenols | 4.0 - 5.0% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | 1,700 - 1,950 lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Med to late season |
| Resistant | Downy Mildew (high) |
| Tolerant | Verticillium Wilt, common European hop viruses |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Cones | Small to medium-sized, oval, and very dense with a vibrant pale-green color |
| Ease of Harvest | Excellent; specifically selected for its suitability for modern mechanical picking and its resilienc |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Medium green |
| Side Arm Length | 20" - 30" |
Spalter Select Aroma/Flavor Profile
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