Hop Variety – Spalt

posted May 6th, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

Pedigree: Traditional German landrace variety selected and grown in the area of the same name
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild and herbal with spicy, floral and fruit tones
Alpha Acids: 2.5 – 5.5%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 29% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.5 – 0.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 35% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 13% of total oil
Farnesene: 12 – 18% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A traditional noble aroma hop with average bittering value and pleasant aroma
Possible Substitutions: German Select, Saaz, Tettnang
Typical Beer Styles: Altbier, Bock, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Pilsner
Additional Information: Only grown in the Spalt area on limited acreage