Tettnang (US)vsAmarillo
Tettnang (US) and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tettnang (US)
Alpha acid
2.5–5.5%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tettnang (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Tettnang (US)
NobleGrassy
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Tettnang (US) | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–28% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 18–23% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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