TropicavsTettnanger
Tropica and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tettnanger
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Tropica | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 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 | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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