Tettnang a.k.a. Tettnanger
Lake Constance noble hop, slightly more floral than Hallertau.
What it tastes like
Grown around Lake Constance in southern Germany, Tettnang is one of the four Noble hops and a pilsner staple. Slightly more floral and slightly less spicy than Hallertau Mittelfrüh — they're often used interchangeably.
Best in these styles
Beers showcasing Tettnang
Specific beer examples coming soon.
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Tettnang, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
3.5–5.5%
Beta Acid
3.5–4.5%
Total Oil
0.5–0.9 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
20-35%
humulene
20-30%
caryophyllene
8-12%
farnesene
10-18%
History
Centuries-old heritage variety from the Tettnang region of southern Germany. Notable farnesene content distinguishes it from other noble hops aromatically.