German Tettnang
Pedigree Traditional German landrace variety selected and grown in the area of the same name.
Maturity Medium - early
Yield 1200 - 1600 kg./ha. or 1000 - 1400 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Moderately vigorous but not a prolific cone producer
Disease Reaction Good
Pickability Not resistant to German wilt strains. Some tolerance to downy mildew.
Drying/Baling No problems
Cone Structure Medium-sized fairly tight cone
Quality
Luplin Moderate amount, golden yellow
Aroma Mild and pleasant, slightly spicy, herbal
Alpha Acids 3.0 - 4.5% w/w
Beta Acids 3.0 - 4.5% w/w
Co-Humulone 25 - 29% of alpha acids
Storageability 55 - 60% of alpha acids remaining after six (6) months at 20º C
Total Oil 0.6 - 1.0 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 15 - 25% of whole oil
Humulene 20 - 30% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 6 - 13% of whole oil
Farnesene 13 - 19% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Traditional, very fine or noble aroma hop
Possible Substitutions German Spalt, German Spalter Select, U.S. Tettnang, Saaz
Beer Styles Lager, Ale, Pilsner
Other Information Largely confined to the Tettnang area near Lake Constance.