PekkovsTettnanger
Pekko and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
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 Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tettnanger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Pekko
PleasantCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Pekko | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 20–28% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–20% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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