Green BulletvsTettnanger
Green Bullet and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
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 Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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
Shared aromas
Black currantFloral
Only in Green Bullet
PinePlumResinDried
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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