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Hop

Tettnanger (US)

Spec sheet The maker publishes these figures for this exact product.

Origin
United States
Purpose
aroma
Alpha acid
3.5–5.5 %
Beta acid
3.0–5.0 %
Cohumulone
20–25 % of alpha
Total oil
0.5–1.0 mL/100 g

Oil breakdown

Myrcene
28 % of oil
Humulene
22 % of oil
Caryophyllene
8 % of oil
Farnesene
13 % of oil

Description

The US-grown Tettnang selection, genetically closer to Fuggle stock than to the German original and a touch earthier for it. Still a fine, low-alpha noble-style aroma hop for lagers, wheat beers and Belgian ales.

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Styles it suits