German Spalter Select
Pedigree Bred from Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Spalt as a disease resistant Spalt type. Originated from Hüll Research Institute in Germany
Maturity Medium late
Yield 1,850 - 2,100 kg./ha. or 1,650 - 1,875 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Vigorous grower with large head of long laterals.
Disease Reaction Resistant to both Verticillium wilt and downy mildew
Pickability Difficult if over vigorous
Drying/Baling No problems.
Cone Structure Smallish tight and quite dark cone.
Quality
Luplin Moderate amounts, mid to deep yellow in color.
Aroma Very fine Spalter type aroma
Alpha Acids 4.0 - 5.5% w/w
Beta Acids 3.0 - 4.0% w/w
Co-Humulone 22 - 23% of alpha acids
Storageability Good
Total Oil 0.5 - 1.0 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 15 - 25% of whole oil
Humulene 15 - 25% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 7 - 12% of whole oil
Farnesene 15 - 25% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Like the Spalt/Tettnang/Saaz group.
Possible Substitutions U.S. Saaz, US Tettnang, German Spalt
Beer Styles Lager, any beer where noble aroma is wanted (i.e. Pilsner)
Other Information Released in 1991 and seeing some limited expansion in German growing areas.