KohatuvsTettnanger
Kohatu and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Kohatu
Alpha acid
6–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 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 Kohatu
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Tettnanger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Kohatu
Tropical
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Kohatu | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–7% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–16% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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