Spalt Select Hops

German Spalt Select Hop Profile

Spalt Select hops were bred at Hüll Hop Research Center and its fine aroma and high farnesene content are typical of Spalt-type hops. This variety grows quickly and develops a very strong “head”. Spalter Select is characterized by a good tolerance to diseases like wilt and downy mildew.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the increasing climate change pressures in the growing region, 2022 crop year German hops might fall below traditional analytical ranges.

Pedigree Hüll breeding material
Aroma Spalt-like; spicy, floral
Alpha Acids* 3.0 – 6.5 %
Beta Acids 2.5 – 5.0 %
Cohumulone 21 – 27 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 0.6 – 0.9 ml/100g
Myrcene 20 – 40 % of total oil
Humulene 10 – 22 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 4 – 10 % of total oil
Farnesene 15 – 22 % of total oil