Tango Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Tango is a contemporary German masterpiece that represents the future of sustainable brewing. Developed at the Hop Research Center Hüll (originally known as experimental seedling 2011/02/04) and released in late 2020, it was engineered to meet two modern demands: high-impact aromatics and climate resilience.

By crossing the legendary American Cascade with a German male derived from Hallertauer Tradition, Hüll researchers created a "Best of Both Worlds" cultivar. Tango possesses the deep, "Noble" roots of the Hallertau but is supercharged with the citrus-forward energy of the New World. Most importantly for the future of brewing, Tango is a "climate-tolerant" variety, requiring fewer resources and thriving in shifting weather conditions where traditional landrace hops might struggle.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Tango, the best alternatives are Cascade, Hallertauer Tradition, Mt. Hood, or Perle.

At A Glance

Profile Grapefruit, Lemon, Sweet Passion Fruit, Resinous Pine, Floral, Lilac, Jasmine, Spicy
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 7.5 - 12.5%
Substitutes Cascade, Hallertauer Tradition, Mt. Hood, Perle
Pairs with Citra® (to amplify the tropical fruit), Hallertauer Tradition (to ground it in tradition), Mandarina Bavaria (for a citrus explosion)
Beer Styles Pilsner, Helles, American Pale Ale, Wheat Ale, India Pale Ale

General Information

Country Germany
Aliases Hüll Tango, 2006/016/007
Storage Stability
Very good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.5 - 12.5%
Beta Acid 6.0 - 10.0%
Cohumulone 23.0 - 28.0%
Total Oil 1.3 - 2.3 ml/100g
Myrcene 40.0 - 50.0%
Humulene 15.0 - 20.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0 - 8.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.6 - 1.0%
Geraniol 0.2 - 0.5%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1,600 - 1950 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium late
Resistant Verticillium Wilt, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Two-spotted Spider Mite
Susceptible Hop Aphid
Growth Rate High
Cones Medium-large, oval, and very dense with lupulin
Ease of Harvest Excellent; bines are vigorous but easy to handle with mechanical pickers
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium-dark green
Side Arm Length 20" - 30"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Jasmine Lemon Lilac Passion Fruit Pine Resinous Spicy
Variety Name
Cascade Citra Hallertauer Tradition Mandarina Bavaria Mt. Hood Perle
Beer Style
American Pale Ale Helles India Pale Ale Pilsner Wheat Ale
Usage
Aroma
Origin
Germany
Breeding/Supplier
Hop Research Centergrapefruit
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-06 15:02:09
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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.