TettnangervsVista

Tettnanger and Vista 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

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tettnanger

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Vista

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Tettnanger

SpicyPepperBlack currant

Only in Vista

TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrusSweet

Property

PropertyTettnangerVista
Alpha acid2.5–5.8%8–12%
Beta acid2.8–5.3%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone22–28%29–31%
Total oil0.4–1.1 mL0.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene40–41%30–40%
Humulene20–21%18–22%
Caryophyllene6–7%10–14%
Farnesene11–12%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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