TettnangervsChallenger
Tettnanger and Challenger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Challenger
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | 30–42% |
| Humulene | 20–21% | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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