Tango – 50g T90 DE

Bred at the Hop Research Center Hüll to address climate change, Tango is a sustainable powerhouse that offers brewers reliable yields and exceptional aromatic complexity. Released in 2019, this “daughter of Cascade” combines the agronomic robustness of Hallertauer Tradition with a distinctly modern flavor profile. While it retains a classic noble hoppy character when used for bittering, Tango truly shines in late additions and dry hopping. It explodes with fruity aromas of fresh passion fruit, grapefruit, and pineapple, rounded out by subtle notes of red apple and lemon zest. Its high total oil content ensures these volatile aromatics transfer efficiently to the finished beverage, making it an excellent dual-purpose hop for everything from crisp lagers to fruit-forward IPAs.

Key Benefits

• Sustainable & Robust: Bred specifically for climate tolerance and high disease resistance (downy/powdery mildew), ensuring a reliable, eco-friendly crop.

• High Oil Content: Exceptionally high total oils (up to 4.0 ml/100g) provide potent aroma impact and efficiency.

• Versatile Profile: Unique ability to shift from “classic noble” qualities in the boil to “exotic fruity” notes in the whirlpool or dry hop.

• Smoother Bitterness: Delivers a pleasant, mild bitterness that does not linger harshly, even in hop-forward beers.

Applications

• Brewing:

  • Lagers & Pilsners: Use in the boil for a modern twist on traditional German styles; adds a clean, resinous depth without overpowering the malt.

  • IPAs & Pale Ales: Ideal for whirlpool and dry hopping. The passion fruit and citrus notes pair perfectly with other New World varietals like Citra or Mosaic.

  • Wheat Beers: Complements yeast-derived esters with its own banana/pineapple nuances.

Typical Usage

• Bittering: First wort or early boil additions for a clean, stable bitterness.

• Aroma: Late kettle (10-0 min) or Whirlpool additions to maximize citrus and apple notes.

• Dry Hop: Primary usage for extracting the passion fruit and exotic fruit character.

Technical Data / Properties

• Alpha Acids: 7.5 – 12.4%

• Beta Acids: 6.0 – 10.0%

• Total Oil: 2.4 – 4.0 ml/100g

• Co-Humulone: 20 – 25%

• Key Terpenes: Myrcene (29-30%), Farnesene (4.5-5.5%), Linalool (0.2-0.3%).

Storage and Handling

• Storage: Store at temperatures between -2°C and 4°C (28°F – 39°F) in the original sealed packaging.

• Handling: Avoid exposure to oxygen, heat, and moisture. Once opened, use immediately or flush with inert gas (nitrogen/CO2) and reseal vacuum tight.

• Safety: Hops can cause dust that may irritate the respiratory tract or eyes. Use standard PPE (dust mask, safety glasses) when handling large quantities.

Summary

Tango is the future of sustainable German hop growing, offering a unique “dance” between traditional reliability and modern fruity intensity. It is an essential inventory item for brewers looking to create aromatic, fruit-forward beers while supporting environmentally resilient agriculture.