Wild WolfvsTettnanger

Wild Wolf and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Tettnanger

Dual purpose

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 Wild Wolf

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Tettnanger

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Only in Tettnanger

SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant

Property

PropertyWild WolfTettnanger
Alpha acid8.25%2.5–5.8%
Beta acid5.88%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%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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