TalusvsWurttemberg

Talus and Wurttemberg are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Talus

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.1–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Wurttemberg

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.8%

Beta acid

3.1%

Total oil

0.5–1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Talus

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

When to pick Wurttemberg

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPineFloralWoody

Only in Talus

GrapefruitRoseResinTropicalSagePotpourriCreamStone fruit

Only in Wurttemberg

LimeOregano

Property

PropertyTalusWurttemberg
Alpha acid8.1–9.5%3.8%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%3.1%
Co-humulone34–39%-
Total oil1–2.7 mL0.5–1 mL
Myrcene40–50%-
Humulene16–21%-
Caryophyllene9–13%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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