ContessavsTettnanger
Contessa (bittering) and Tettnanger (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
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 Contessa
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Tettnanger
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Contessa | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–41% |
| Humulene | - | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 11–12% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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