TettnangervsWild Wolf

Tettnanger and Wild Wolf 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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tettnanger

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Tettnanger

SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Property

PropertyTettnangerWild Wolf
Alpha acid2.5–5.8%8.25%
Beta acid2.8–5.3%5.88%
Co-humulone22–28%-
Total oil0.4–1.1 mL-
Myrcene40–41%-
Humulene20–21%-
Caryophyllene6–7%-
Farnesene11–12%-
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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