TettnangervsTropica
Tettnanger and Tropica 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
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | - |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | - |
| Humulene | 20–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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