Styrian EaglevsTettnanger
Styrian Eagle and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Eagle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaPinePeach
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepper
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | 11–12% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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