HydravsTettnanger
Hydra and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
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 Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Hydra | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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