TNT BlendvsHallertau Tradition
TNT Blend and Hallertau Tradition are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick TNT Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in TNT Blend
CitrusGreen
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarNoble
Property
| Property | TNT Blend | Hallertau Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 17–32% |
| Humulene | - | 35–50% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |