Pacific JadevsTettnanger

Pacific Jade and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Pacific Jade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–14%

Beta acid

7–8%

Total oil

1.1–1.5 mL

New Zealand

Tettnanger

Dual purpose

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 Pacific Jade

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Tettnanger

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyBlack currant

Only in Pacific Jade

CitrusHerbal

Only in Tettnanger

FloralPepper

Property

PropertyPacific JadeTettnanger
Alpha acid12–14%2.5–5.8%
Beta acid7–8%2.8–5.3%
Co-humulone23–25%22–28%
Total oil1.1–1.5 mL0.4–1.1 mL
Myrcene33–34%40–41%
Humulene32–33%20–21%
Caryophyllene10–11%6–7%
Farnesene0–1%11–12%
OriginNew ZealandGermany
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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