Southern DawnvsTettnanger
Southern Dawn and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tettnanger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryCitrusFruityHerbal
Only in Tettnanger
FloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 11–12% |
| Origin | South Africa | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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