US Tettnang
Pedigree Commercially grown in the U.S. since the 1980's, primarily for a large U.S. brewery.
Maturity Early
Yield 1000 - 1500 kg./ha. or 900 - 1340 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Fairly neat
Disease Reaction Can display reation to Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus infection. Moderately resistant to downy mildew. Sensitive to insects and mites.
Pickability Fair to good
Drying/Baling Normal
Cone Structure Medium-compact, fairly small light cones
Quality
Luplin Moderate amount, pale yellow
Aroma Very fine and slightly spicy
Alpha Acids 4.0 - 5.0% w/w
Beta Acids 3.0 - 4.0% w/w
Co-Humulone 20 - 25% of alpha acids
Storageability 55 - 60% of alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20ºC.
Total Oil 0.4 - 0.8 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 36 - 45% of whole oil
Humulene 18 - 23% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 6 - 7% of whole oil
Farnesene 5 - 8% of whole oil
General Trade Perception A true noble aroma variety
Possible Substitutions German Spalt Select, German Spalt, Santiam
Beer Styles Lager, U.S. Ales, Pilsner, Wheat
Other Information U.S. Tettnang shown to be similiar to Fuggle. A very popular hop with the craft-brewery industry, but no longer bought by any major breweries, as a result, we have seen decreased acreage, but is stable now.