GR Tradition Hops – CY25 – Spalter Hopfen

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GR Tradition CY25 from Spalter Hopfen is a dependable German aroma hop for brewers building consistent lager and European-style beer programs. Bred in Hüll as a disease-resistant successor to Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, it delivers the classic Hallertau family character with steadier alpha and more predictable year-to-year performance — a strong fit for German pilsner, helles, Märzen, Festbier, Kölsch, wheat beer, and any recipe where traditional noble hop character needs to show up the same way every batch.

Expect a spicy, grassy, earthy, and floral profile in the classic Hallertau style. GR Tradition works well as the primary late-kettle and whirlpool hop where noble character should be present but composed, and its reliability makes it a practical single-hop choice when repeatable bitterness and aroma need to come from the same addition. It also layers naturally with Mittelfrüh and Perle in more complex German hop bills.

This hop is available in professional brewing formats, including 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes. Choose the 11 lb foil for trials, seasonal releases, smaller production runs, or flexible inventory planning. Choose the 44 lb box when Tradition anchors a recurring production program and you want better purchasing efficiency — four sealed 11 lb foils per box keeps opened inventory fresh.

Hop analysis values vary by crop year and lot. The CY25 lot runs 5.7% alpha; for exact alpha, beta, and total oil values on the active lot, refer to the COA or contact our team. Cold-stored in Fort Worth and Atlanta and lot-documented from Spalt to your dock.

Brewing around availability or comparing varieties? See the closest alternatives for this hop and 60+ others on our Hop Substitution Chart.

Package Options

Choose the Right Hop Package

Select 11 lb for flexible needs or 44 lb when you want four foils and stronger purchasing efficiency.

11 lb Foil

1 foil · 11 lb total

Best for trials, seasonals, smaller runs, and flexible inventory planning.

44 lb Box

4 x 11 lb foils · 44 lb total

Best for core brands, repeat production, lager programs, and full-box value.

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Brewer Notes

Hallertauer Tradition — Steady Noble Character for Lager Programs

Hallertauer Tradition delivers classic Hallertau-family aroma — spicy, grassy, earthy, and floral — with more reliable alpha than the landrace varieties it descends from. Bred as a disease-resistant successor to Mittelfrüh, it's a dependable late-kettle and whirlpool hop for breweries that want traditional German character with year-to-year consistency. CY25 alpha: 5.7%.

Best Brewing Fit

Built for German-style lager programs: Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, and Festbier, plus wheat beer and Kölsch. Use it as the primary aroma hop where noble character should be present but composed, or alongside Mittelfrüh and Perle in layered late additions. The steadier alpha also makes it a practical single-hop choice for recipes that need repeatable bitterness and aroma from the same addition.

Brewing Guidance

Start with the 11 lb foil for trials, seasonals, and smaller batch programs. Move to the 44 lb box for core brands and recurring lager production — four sealed 11 lb foils per box, so opened inventory stays fresh. Cold-stored in Fort Worth and Atlanta; confirm the active lot's alpha, beta, and oil values on the COA before final recipe calculations.

Pro Brew Advantage

Sourced directly from Spalter Hopfen in Spalt, Bavaria — one route from grower network to our warehouses to your brew deck, cold-stored and lot-documented the whole way. Pair it with German malt, yeast, and process aids in one order, and talk to us about crop-year contracts if Tradition anchors a core brand.

Aroma Notes

Spicy, grassy, earthy, and floral — classic Hallertau-family noble character.

Best Beer Styles

German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Festbier, Wheat Beer, Kölsch

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German Pilsner Build

A clean, crisp German-style pilsner build focused on bright Pilsner malt character, refined noble hop aroma, and a reliable lager fermentation profile.

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German Helles Build

A soft, pale German lager build focused on clean Pilsner malt character, restrained noble hop aroma, and a smooth, balanced fermentation profile.

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Quick Spec

GR Tradition at a Glance

Typical published ranges — the exact analysis for the lot in stock is on its COA.

Hop Use

Aroma

Origin

Hallertau, Germany — supplied through Spalter Hopfen

Alpha Acid

5–7%

Beta Acid

3.5–5.5%

Total Oil

1.0–1.8 mL/100g

Cohumulone

24–30% of alpha acids

Aroma Intensity

Moderate — refined noble character

Available Form

Type 90 pellets — 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes

Storage

Keep cold and sealed until use. Good storage stability, but like all aroma hops, cold-chain handling preserves oil quality — order in quantities you'll use within the brewing season.

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Not sure which Spalter Hopfen variety is the right fit for your brewery? Tell us your beer style, annual usage, batch size, target aroma profile, and production goals. Our team can help you compare varieties, plan recurring purchases, and discuss hop contract options for your brewing program.

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About Spalter Hopfen

Classic German hops for brewers building clean, balanced European beer programs.

Spalter Hopfen brings traditional German hop character to professional brewing programs, with refined aroma options for lager, pilsner, wheat beer, Kölsch, Altbier, Märzen, and other European-style beers. Available through Pro Brew Supply in brewery-friendly 11 lb foil and 44 lb box formats.

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Why Brewers Choose Spalter Hopfen

Historic German hop-growing region rooted in Spalt, Bavaria.
Traditional aroma hop focus for lager, pilsner, wheat, Kölsch, Altbier, and European brewing programs.
Strong fit for breweries that value refined herbal, floral, spicy, and noble-style hop character.
Available through Pro Brew Supply in professional 11 lb foil and 44 lb box formats.
A strategic German hop partner for building complete beer programs with malt, yeast, process aids, and brewery supplies in one order.

Why Pro Brew Supply Carries Spalter Hopfen

Pro Brew Supply partners with Spalter Hopfen to give brewers access to German hop options that fit real production needs. These hops are especially valuable for breweries building lager, pilsner, wheat beer, Kölsch, Altbier, and other European-style programs where hop character should be clean, refined, and dependable.

Pair Spalter Hopfen with malt, yeast, nutrients, process aids, cleaning products, and brewery supplies in one order to simplify purchasing and build complete beer programs around high-quality German ingredients.