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Spalt

AromaLow AlphaGermany
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About

Surely one of the world oldest hop varieties, Splat hops date back as far as the 8th century and in the 16th century they were the first variety to be granted the German hop seal - a historically significant certification system predating the current, German Hop Provenance Law. Grown primarily in the Spalt region of Germany, it is one of the original landrace hops.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

EarthSpiceNobleEarthySpicyHerbalFloral

Recommended Beer Styles

German AleLagerPilsnerBockKolsch

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
20-35%
Humulene
20-30%
Caryophyllene
8-13%
Farnesene
12-18%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid2.5 - 5.7%
Beta Acid3.0 - 5.0%
Co-Humulone22-29%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.5-0.9 mL/100g
HSI0.45
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 50%-60% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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