Hop comparison
Pekko vs Spalter Select
Pekko is a dual-purpose hop from USA; Spalter Select is an aroma hop from Germany. Alpha acids: 14–17.5% for Pekko versus 3–6.5% for Spalter Select, so Pekko brings noticeably more bitterness per gram. Total oil: 1.85–2.6 versus 0.6–0.9 mL/100 g. Pekko has a clearly higher share of myrcene, the oil behind resinous, citrus and fruity notes. Pekko adds lemongrass, eucalyptus, sage; Spalter Select, spicy, grassy, floral notes. Both stand out for chamomile notes, an uncommon descriptor in the catalogue.
| Pekko | Spalter Select | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Dual-purpose hop | Aroma hop |
| Origin | USA | Germany |
| Year | – | 1993 |
| Breeder | Programa de mejora de la Association for the Development of Hop Agronomy (ADHA) | – |
| Alpha acids (% w/w) | 14–17.5 | 3–6.5 |
| Beta acids (% w/w) | 3.8–4.7 | 2.5–5 |
| Co-humulone (% of alpha) | 27–30 | 22–25 |
| Total oil (mL/100 g) | 1.85–2.6 | 0.6–0.9 |
| Myrcene (% of oil) | 46–55 | 20–40 |
| Humulene (% of oil) | 13–16.5 | – |
| Caryophyllene (% of oil) | 9.5–12.5 | – |
| Farnesene (% of oil) | 0–1 | 1–1.5 |
| Linalool (% of oil) | – | 1–1.5 |
| Aroma families | citrus, tropical fruit, other fruit, floral, herbal | citrus, floral, herbal, spicy, earthy and woody |
| Descriptors | lemongrass, eucalyptus, sage, pineapple, banana, lilac, chamomile, melon | spicy, grassy, floral notes, grassy notes |
| Sources | 2 | 3 |
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