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 ApplicationsTettnang 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 RecommendationsFor 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 Mittelfrüh, 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 Mittelfrüh, 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.