Sometimes referred to as Tettnang, Schwetzinger, or Deutscher Frühopfen, Tettnanger hops are a natural land race originating in the Tettnang region of Germany. A traditional noble hop, Tettnanger has been crossed with Fuggles and re-grown in a variety of regions around the world, including the U.S., Australia, and Switzerland. While these Tettnanger hops go by the same name and offer the same applications in brewing, you will get a slightly different aroma and higher bittering potential due to the cross with Fuggles.
With German Tettnanger hops, expect that spicy aroma with hints of floral, earthy goodness. Tettnanger has a slightly lower alpha acid range of a
Pedigree: A traditional German land-race variety
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Noble aroma that is pleasant and spicy
Alpha Acids %: 4.0 - 5.0
Beta Acids %: 3.0 - 4.5
Co-Humolone: 20 - 25% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.4 - 0.8 mL / 100g
General Trade Perception: A true noble aroma variety
Possible Substitutions: Fuggle, Santiam, German Spalt Select, German Spalt
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ale, Wheat, Lager, Pilsner
* All hops in stock are stored in a cold environment to ensure the highest freshness possible. Alpha and Beta acid amounts vary between batches and may not be exactly as pictured, however are generally with in the ranges stated above.