TeamakervsHallertau Tradition

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

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Hallertau Tradition

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Teamaker

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Hallertau Tradition

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Teamaker

SubtleFloral

Only in Hallertau Tradition

EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble

Property

PropertyTeamakerHallertau Tradition
Alpha acid0.6–1.8%4.6–7%
Beta acid5.4–13.2%3–6%
Co-humulone-23–30%
Total oil-0.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene59–61%17–32%
Humulene1–2%35–50%
Caryophyllene11–13%10–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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