Tettnanger (Hop) is a “landrace” hop grown in the Tettnanger region of Southern Germany. See tettnang hop region. The variety’s origins are not known, but it has been cultivated there since the mid-1800s. Genetically and in terms of its aroma characteristics, this German Tettnanger is very similar to Czech Saaz. See saaz (hop). However, it should not be confused with American Tettnanger, which is a very different variety. See american tettnanger (hop). The German Tettnanger is an early-maturing hop with a reasonable tolerance to verticillium wilt and powdery mildew, but it is sensitive to downy mildew. It has an alpha acid content of 2.5% to 5.5%, a beta acid content of 3% to 5%, and a cohumulone content of 22% to 28%. It yields about 1,300 kg/ha, and the cultivar has average storage properties. Tettnanger is a prestigious aroma hop, and it is considered one of the four classic “noble” varieties, next to Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Spalt, and Saaz. See hallertauer mittelfrueh (hop). Because of its unique aroma and slightly citrus-like, almost grassy flavor, it is sought after as an import all over the world. The traditional marriage between Tettnanger aromatics and the fresh, blonde, prickly effervescence of a malty German pilsner is considered classic. It can make for a magnificent blend of “spritz and zest,” the perfect interplay between malt and hops.