TettnangervsPacific Jade
Tettnanger and Pacific Jade 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
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyBlack currant
Only in Tettnanger
FloralPepper
Only in Pacific Jade
CitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | 33–34% |
| Humulene | 20–21% | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Cluster
Lubelski