Fantasia BlendvsTettnanger
Fantasia Blend and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 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 Fantasia Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fantasia Blend
FruityCaramelCreamNobleStone fruit
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Fantasia Blend | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–6.5% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | - | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.25 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–41% |
| Humulene | - | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 11–12% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |