Description
Spalt Select is an aroma type cultivar, bred in Germany and released for cultivation in the late 1980’s.
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
