Tettnang Hops

German Tettnang Hop Profile

Tettnang is an indigenous variety from the Saaz group, cultivated around Lake Constance in the Tettnang growing region. With a unique combination of favorable climate and fertile clay soil, Tettnang thrives in the area and exhibits strong disease resistance. Tettnang is widely used in lager beer styles, revered for its woody and floral aroma with an edge of spice. A true noble classic with unmistakable regional character.

Tettnanger Brewing Values:

Pedigree: Traditional German landrace variety
Aroma: Lily of the Valley, cognac, bergamot
Alpha Acids: 2.5 - 5.5 % 
Beta Acids: 3.0 - 5.0 %
Cohumulone: 22 - 28 % of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.5 - 0.9 ml/100g
Myrcene: 20 - 35 % of total oil
Humulene: 22 - 32 % of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 - 11 % of total oil
Farnesene: 16 - 24 % of total oil 

Updated Feb. 2026