YeomanvsTettnanger
Yeoman and Tettnanger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
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 Yeoman
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Tettnanger
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yeoman
NobleCitrus
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Yeoman | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1.7–2.4 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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