TettnangervsTriumph

Tettnanger and Triumph 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

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tettnanger

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Triumph

  • 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 Triumph

PineOrangePeachLimeFruityCitrus

Property

PropertyTettnangerTriumph
Alpha acid2.5–5.8%9–12%
Beta acid2.8–5.3%3–5%
Co-humulone22–28%22–26%
Total oil0.4–1.1 mL0.8–1.8 mL
Myrcene40–41%25–40%
Humulene20–21%28–34%
Caryophyllene6–7%8–10%
Farnesene11–12%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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