AuroravsTettnanger
Aurora and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Tettnanger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Aurora
LemongrassNoble
Only in Tettnanger
PepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Aurora | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 11–12% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |