Spalt a.k.a. Spalter
The Franconian noble hop.
What it tastes like
Spalt is one of the four Noble hops, grown around the Franconian town of Spalt. Soft, woody, slightly spicy. Increasingly rare in commercial brewing but still showcased in traditional Franconian lagers.
Best in these styles
Beers showcasing Spalt
Specific beer examples coming soon.
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Spalt, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
3.5–5.5%
Beta Acid
3.5–4.5%
Total Oil
0.5–0.9 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
20-35%
humulene
15-25%
caryophyllene
10-15%
farnesene
5-10%
History
Heritage German noble hop. Acreage has declined dramatically over the past century.