Tettnanger (US) Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Tettnanger (US) is a distinguished aroma hop with a fascinating—and somewhat mysterious—botanical identity. While it shares a name with the legendary German Noble variety, DNA profiling has revealed that the American version is actually a Swiss landrace cultivar. It arrived in the Pacific Northwest and carved out its own niche, proving to be more genetically related to the Fuggle lineage than the Tettnanger hops of the Hallertau.

Since its introduction to American soil, Tettnanger (US) has become the ultimate "bridge" hop for craft brewers. It offers the refined, spicy elegance of European tradition combined with the rugged dependability of American-grown cultivars. It is a true dual-heritage hop: cleaner and more floral than its English cousins, yet sturdier and more reliable in the field than its German namesake.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Tettnanger (US), the best alternatives are Fuggle, Santiam, Spalter Select, or Tettnanger.

At A Glance

Profile Spicy, Herbal, Black Tea, Floral, Woody, Grassy, Earthy
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 4.0 - 5.0%
Substitutes Fuggle, Santiam, Spalter Select, Tettnanger
Pairs with Cascade (to create a balanced "Old School" American Pale Ale), Fuggle (to lean into the earthy/English side), Hallertau (for a classic lager blend)
Beer Styles Lager, Pilsner, Wheat Ale, English Pale Ale, ESB

General Information

Country Switzerland
Alias US Tettnang
Storage Stability
Retains 80% alpha acid

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 4.0 - 5.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 4.5%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 25.0%
Total Oil 0.4 - 0.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 35.0 - 45.0%
Humulene 18.0 - 23.0%
Caryophyllene 6.0 - 10.0%
Farnesene 4.0 - 8.0%
Linalool 0.4 - 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1,000 - 1,300 lbs/acre
Maturity Early to mid season
Tolerant Downy Mildew (high), Powdery Mildew (high)
Susceptible Certain hop viruses
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Medium size, oval, and moderately dense
Ease of Harvest Good
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium green
Side Arm Length 12" - 20"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Black Tea Earthy Floral Grassy Herbal Spicy Woody
Variety Name
Cascade Fuggle Hallertau Santiam Spalt Select Tettnanger
Beer Style
English Pale Ale Esb Lager Pilsner Wheat Ale
Usage
Aroma
Origin
Switzerland
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-03 19:59:04
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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.