BoomerangvsTettnanger
Boomerang and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Boomerang
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
Czech Republic
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 Boomerang
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Tettnanger
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Boomerang
Citrus
Only in Tettnanger
FloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Boomerang | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–32% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–53% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 17–24% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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