General Description

Selected from an old German landrace and now grown the world over, Tettnang is characteristically similar to Hallertau Mittlefrüh, and Genetically similar to Saaz. Tettnang is considered an excellent dual purpose hop due to its use in European lagers and its soft spiciness and a subtle, balanced, floral and herbal aroma.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 3 – 5.8%

Beta Acids: 2.8 – 5.3% 

Primary usage: Dual Purpose (Aromatic and Bittering)

Aromatic character: Balanced floral, herbal, spicy.

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

Bitter

California Blonde Ale

Red Ale, Pilsner

Lager

American Amber Ale

Winter Ale

Pale Ale

Wheat Beer

Bavarian Hefeweizen

Cream Ale

American Lager

Due to its balanced bitterness and pleasant earthy flavours.

Substitutes

Saaz

Strisselspalt

Tettnang

Santiam

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.