Hopsteiner Tettnang Hops
As a home brewer, the selection of good hops can make or break a beer. The type of hops will vary depending on the exact type of homebrew you are looking to create. For those looking to create German lagers, ales and wheat beers, Hopsteiner Tettnang Hops comes highly recommended.
The Tettnang region in southern Germany is renowned for its prodigious production of quality hops over the last several hundred years. Tettnang hops are distinguished by their mild, floral aroma and slightly spicy flavor. Most home brewers find that hops from the Tettnang area lend their distinct properties to German ales and lagers, as well as beers of other nationalities. In fact, Hopsteiner Tettnang Hops are frequently used by industry giants such as the Boston brewers of Samuel Adams in the bittering and finishing of some of their European-style beers. More adventurous brewers will find that Tettnang hops also work well in combination with hops from Germany's Hallertau region, or in substitution for Saaz, Spalt and Crystal hops.
Hopsteiner Tettnang Hops usually have an alpha acid rating of between 3-6%, which makes their primary use adding aroma and slightly bitter flavor when finishing your homebrew. When packaged with nitrogen and stored at the appropriate temperature, Hopsteiner Tettnang Hops will have a freezer life of three to five years, depending on your freezer (the optimal storage temperature is considered -10 Degrees Fahrenheit).
Hopsteiner Tettnang Hops are available in both whole and pellet form. Some homebrewers will prefer to use whole hops during the brewing process, both for aesthetic purposes as well as the fact that whole hops make for an easier straining process. Pellets allow for more precision in boiling times during the brewing process, but are more difficult to strain out later on. Ultimately, the decision is up to you; you can rest assured, however, that Hopsteiner Tettnang Hops will impart a unique, full flavor to your next homebrew.
