Description
The Tettnanger variety is a traditional and indigenous hop from the Saaz group which is mainly cultivated around Tettnanger on Lake Constance Germany. The unique combination of the favorable climate at Lake Constance and sandy clay soils from the Ice-age produces a very fine aroma. This variety has a good tolerance to plant diseases. Tettnanger is widely used in lager beer styles. Pedigree: Traditional German landrace variety Aroma Mild and pleasant; slightly spicy.
Tettnang variety is a very fine traditional aroma hop, well established in the European Lager type beers. They have been used successfully in traditional lighter English cask ales.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the increasing climate change pressures in the growing region, 2022 crop year German hops might fall below traditional analytical ranges.
Alpha Acids: 2.5 – 5.5 %
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0 %
Cohumulone: 22 – 28 % of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.5 – 0.9 ml/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 35 % of total oil
Humulene: 22 – 32 % of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 11 % of total oil
Farnesene: 16 – 24 % of total oil
Origin: Europe
CHARACTERISTICS
Earthy, floral, herbal.
SPECIFICATIONS
Alpha Acid (%): 4 – 7
Beta Acid (%): 3 – 5
Co-Humulone (%): 22 – 28
Total Oils (ml/100g): 0.5 – 1.0
