Buzz BulletsvsTettnanger

Buzz Bullets and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Tettnanger

Dual purpose

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 Buzz Bullets

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Tettnanger

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Buzz Bullets

Citrus

Only in Tettnanger

SpicyPepperBlack currant

Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsTettnanger
Alpha acid8–10%2.5–5.8%
Beta acid5–6%2.8–5.3%
Co-humulone-22–28%
Total oil-0.4–1.1 mL
Myrcene-40–41%
Humulene-20–21%
Caryophyllene-6–7%
Farnesene-11–12%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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