Hallertau TraditionvsTeamaker
Hallertau Tradition and Teamaker are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Teamaker
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Teamaker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Only in Teamaker
SubtleFloral
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Teamaker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 0.6–1.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 5.4–13.2% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |