TettnangervsChinook

Tettnanger and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Tettnanger

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

2.5–5.8%

Beta acid

2.8–5.3%

Total oil

0.4–1.1 mL

Germany

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tettnanger

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Tettnanger

FloralPepperBlack currant

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Property

PropertyTettnangerChinook
Alpha acid2.5–5.8%11.5–15%
Beta acid2.8–5.3%3–4%
Co-humulone22–28%27–35%
Total oil0.4–1.1 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene40–41%20–30%
Humulene20–21%18–24%
Caryophyllene6–7%9–11%
Farnesene11–12%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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