Hop: Tettnanger

Description

Tettnanger, named for the town in Germany that it was developed: Tettnang around 1844. Evidence can be found that it goes all the way back to 1150. Appropriate for any German style beer. There are US, Australian and Swiss versions of this hop that are somewhat different.

General Information

Aliases Tettnang, Tettnang Tettnanger, German Tettnang, Tettnanger (GR), Schwetzinger, Deutscher Frühopfen
Profile Mild but distinct floral and spicy character. Sometimes described as fruity and/or citrus.
Country Germany
Substitutes Hersbrucker, Saaz, Santiam, Spalter Select, Tettnanger (US)
Pairs with Hallertau, Tettnanger
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1000 - 1400 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 60% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Pilsner, Lagers, Belgian Ale, Amber Ales
Resistant Verticillium wilt, powdery mildew
Susceptible Downy mildew, aphid

Acids

Alpha Acid 3.0 - 5.8%
Beta Acid 2.8 - 5.3%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 30.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.5 - 0.9 ml/100g
Myrcene 20.0 - 35.0%
Humulene 20.0 - 30.%
Caryophyllene 6.0 - 11.0%
Farnesene 13.0 - 30.0%
Linalool 0.4 - 0.9%
Geraniol 0.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Moderate to high
Cones Medium size with moderate to compact density.
Maturity Medium early

Tettnanger Aroma/Flavor Profile

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Last Updated
  • 2020-11-24 18:48:07
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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
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