
Spalter is a traditional German aroma hop from the Saaz group, grown only in the region around Spalt in Bavaria. It is fine and mild, with woody, spicy, herbal and gently floral notes that suit delicate lagers.
Hop profile
- Origin: Germany, Spalt region; a traditional landrace variety
- Alpha acid: low, typically around 3-6%
- Aroma: woody, spicy, herbal and floral, with hints of black tea
- Type: aroma hop
How to use it
Use it for late additions in lagers and continental beers, and as a soft bittering hop where you want restraint. Alpha acid changes from crop to crop, so check the figure on your pack and scale your recipe with our Hops Alpha Adjustment calculator.
Who it's for
Brewers of German lagers, pilsners, Kölsch, Altbier and wheat beers who want an authentic continental hop note. T90 pellets are the standard form for home brewing - consistent, easy to weigh and easy to store. Keep the opened pack sealed and cold; our hop storage guide explains how.
Related hops
- Saaz - the Czech noble classic
- Tettnanger - another Saaz-group German hop
- Celeia (Styrian Goldings) - delicate continental aroma