spalt
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A type of hop from Germany used to give beer a light floral aroma
- noun
- Specialized
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spalt
- The brewer selected spalt to add a subtle floral note to the lager.
Examples
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Traditional German pilsners often use spalt for its mild bitterness and aroma.
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He prefers beers brewed with spalt because of their delicate, balanced flavor.
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The brewery uses spalt hops for their special lager.
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Many craft beers feature spalt for its unique flavor.
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The brewer selected spalt to add a subtle floral note to the lager.
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Traditional German pilsners often use spalt for its mild bitterness and aroma.
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He prefers beers brewed with spalt because of their delicate, balanced flavor.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Spalt comes from the German town Spalt, where this hop was traditionally grown. So beers made with spalt are named for that place and often have a mild, classic German aroma.
