VistavsTettnanger
Vista and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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 Vista
- 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
Floral
Only in Vista
TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrusSweet
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Vista | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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