SpaltvsTettnang (US)
Spalt and Tettnang (US) are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Tettnang (US)
Alpha acid
2.5–5.5%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Spalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Tettnang (US)
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Spalt
EarthyHerbalFloral
Only in Tettnang (US)
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Spalt | Tettnang (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.7% | 2.5–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 20–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–35% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 18–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 12–18% | 5–8% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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