This is a regional Bavarian aroma hop cultivar, grown exclusively in the region around Spalt. Usually considered one of the classic noble hops, Spalter is the local landrace hop of Germany's Spalt growing region, and it is closely related to the Saaz Saazer and Tettnang Tettnanger varieties.
Spalt Spalter has a mild, spicy aroma that can be used in any beer that calls for a noble hop. Due to the poor growing characteristics and yield of this hop, a hardier cultivar called Spalt Select with a similar flavor and aroma was released by the German hop breeding program, and is now grown extensively both in Spalt and in Hallertau.