Tettnanger (US) Hops
AromaAlpha 4.0 - 5.0%Switzerland
Tettnanger (US) is a distinguished aroma hop with a fascinating—and somewhat mysterious—botanical identity. While it shares a name with the legendary German Noble variety, DNA profiling has revealed that the American version is actually a Swiss landrace cultivar. It arrived in the Pacific Northwest and carved out its own niche, proving to be more genetically related to the Fuggle lineage than the Tettnanger hops of the Hallertau.
Since its introduction to American soil, Tettnanger (US) has become the ultimate "bridge" hop for craft brewers. It offers the refined, spicy elegance of European tradition combined with the rugged dependability of American-grown cultivars. It is a true dual-heritage hop: cleaner and more floral than its English cousins, yet sturdier and more reliable in the field than its German namesake.
If you can't find Tettnanger (US), the best alternatives are Fuggle, Santiam, Spalter Select, or Tettnanger.
At A Glance
| Profile | Spicy, Herbal, Black Tea, Floral, Woody, Grassy, Earthy |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 4.0 - 5.0% |
| Substitutes | Fuggle, Santiam, Spalter Select, Tettnanger |
| Pairs with | Cascade (to create a balanced "Old School" American Pale Ale), Fuggle (to lean into the earthy/English side), Hallertau (for a classic lager blend) |
| Beer Styles | Lager, Pilsner, Wheat Ale, English Pale Ale, ESB |
General Information
| Country | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Alias | US Tettnang |
| Storage Stability | Retains 80% alpha acid |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 4.0 - 5.0% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 3.0 - 4.5% |
| Cohumulone | 20.0 - 25.0% |
| Total Oil | 0.4 - 0.8 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 35.0 - 45.0% |
| Humulene | 18.0 - 23.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 6.0 - 10.0% |
| Farnesene | 4.0 - 8.0% |
| Linalool | 0.4 - 0.6% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | 1,000 - 1,300 lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Early to mid season |
| Tolerant | Downy Mildew (high), Powdery Mildew (high) |
| Susceptible | Certain hop viruses |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Cones | Medium size, oval, and moderately dense |
| Ease of Harvest | Good |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Medium green |
| Side Arm Length | 12" - 20" |
- 2026-03-03 19:59:04