TriumphvsTettnanger
Triumph and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Triumph
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tettnanger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Triumph
PineOrangePeachLimeFruityCitrus
Only in Tettnanger
FloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Triumph | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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