Tettnang
True Noble Pedigree • Spicy-Floral Finesse • German Lager Essential
Tettnang is a classic German noble hop from the Tettnang region near Lake Constance, prized for centuries for its fine, spicy-floral aroma and exceptionally smooth bitterness. It is one of the four traditional noble varieties and remains a first-choice aroma hop for brewers who want authentic continental lager character.
With a modest alpha acid content of 4.5%, Tettnang delivers gentle, rounded bitterness even in full bittering charges, while its delicate oils shine brightest in late-boil additions where the spice and floral notes stay intact.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
- Fine peppery spice, the hallmark of noble hops
- Soft floral aroma
- Mild herbal, slightly grassy notes
- Subtle earthy undertone
- Clean, smooth bitterness
Small late additions add quiet complexity to crisp lagers, while heavier finishing charges build a distinctly spicy, floral nose that still respects a delicate malt profile.
Brewing Applications
Tettnang is a staple ingredient in many classic European styles, including:
- German Pilsner
- Munich Helles
- Hefeweizen and other German wheat beers
- Kölsch
- Belgian and French saison
- Altbier
It also makes a refined single-hop showcase in light lagers and works beautifully as the aroma half of a Magnum-bittered grist.
Usage Recommendations
For a 5 gallon batch, use 1–1.5 oz at 60 minutes for balanced bitterness, then 0.5–1 oz in the last 10–15 minutes or at flameout. Restrained additions yield a clean, quietly spicy lager; generous late hopping pushes the floral-herbal aroma to the front.
Tettnang pairs naturally with Saaz and Hallertau MittelfrĂĽh, and its spice plays especially well against the soft banana-clove profile of a classic Hefeweizen.
Specifications
- Alpha Acid: 4.5%
- Flavor Notes: Spicy, floral, herbal, noble
- Typical Use: Aroma, with smooth low-alpha bittering
- Common Additions: 60 min, 15 min, flameout
- Substitutes: Saaz, Hallertau MittelfrĂĽh, Spalt, Santiam
- Beer Styles: German Pilsner, Helles, Hefeweizen, Kölsch, saison
Whether you're crafting a snappy German Pilsner, rounding out a Kölsch, or adding old-world spice to a saison, Tettnang provides the noble finesse that defines classic European brewing.
Description
True Noble Pedigree • Spicy-Floral Finesse • German Lager Essential
Tettnang is a classic German noble hop from the Tettnang region near Lake Constance, prized for centuries for its fine, spicy-floral aroma and exceptionally smooth bitterness. It is one of the four traditional noble varieties and remains a first-choice aroma hop for brewers who want authentic continental lager character.
With a modest alpha acid content of 4.5%, Tettnang delivers gentle, rounded bitterness even in full bittering charges, while its delicate oils shine brightest in late-boil additions where the spice and floral notes stay intact.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
- Fine peppery spice, the hallmark of noble hops
- Soft floral aroma
- Mild herbal, slightly grassy notes
- Subtle earthy undertone
- Clean, smooth bitterness
Small late additions add quiet complexity to crisp lagers, while heavier finishing charges build a distinctly spicy, floral nose that still respects a delicate malt profile.
Brewing Applications
Tettnang is a staple ingredient in many classic European styles, including:
- German Pilsner
- Munich Helles
- Hefeweizen and other German wheat beers
- Kölsch
- Belgian and French saison
- Altbier
It also makes a refined single-hop showcase in light lagers and works beautifully as the aroma half of a Magnum-bittered grist.
Usage Recommendations
For a 5 gallon batch, use 1–1.5 oz at 60 minutes for balanced bitterness, then 0.5–1 oz in the last 10–15 minutes or at flameout. Restrained additions yield a clean, quietly spicy lager; generous late hopping pushes the floral-herbal aroma to the front.
Tettnang pairs naturally with Saaz and Hallertau MittelfrĂĽh, and its spice plays especially well against the soft banana-clove profile of a classic Hefeweizen.
Specifications
- Alpha Acid: 4.5%
- Flavor Notes: Spicy, floral, herbal, noble
- Typical Use: Aroma, with smooth low-alpha bittering
- Common Additions: 60 min, 15 min, flameout
- Substitutes: Saaz, Hallertau MittelfrĂĽh, Spalt, Santiam
- Beer Styles: German Pilsner, Helles, Hefeweizen, Kölsch, saison
Whether you're crafting a snappy German Pilsner, rounding out a Kölsch, or adding old-world spice to a saison, Tettnang provides the noble finesse that defines classic European brewing.
