First GoldvsTettnanger
First Gold and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
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 First Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tettnanger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloral
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalOrangeHerbal
Only in Tettnanger
PepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | First Gold | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–10% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–4.1% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–28% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 20–24% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 11–12% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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