TettnangervsYellow Sub
Tettnanger (dual purpose) and Yellow Sub (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | - |
| 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 | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Amarillo
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