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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-482/annex-II/division-SINGLE/division-5/division-5.2",
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  "legislation": "eur/2012/482",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 482/2012 of 7 June 2012 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Tettnanger Hopfen (PGI))",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-482",
  "path": "annex/II/division/SINGLE/division/5/division/5.2",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "5.2",
  "heading": "Specificity of the product",
  "text": "All aromatic varieties from the Tettnang region are defined as Tettnanger Hopfen. The varieties ‘Hallertauer Tradition’ and ‘Perle’ are grown in addition to the main varieties of ‘Tettnanger’ and ‘Hallertauer Mittelfrüher’. The ‘Tettnanger’ variety is grown only in the Tettnang region.\nTettnanger Hopfen contain exceptionally delicate aromas which are made up of over 300 essential oil constituents (the hop ‘bouquet’). Descriptions of the aroma of Tettnang hops include flowery, citrusy, fruity, redcurrant-like, sweet and spicy. Hops grown in the Tettnang area are described as generally having a harmonious but lingering full and mild aroma.\n96 % of Tettnang hops (the varieties Tettnanger and Hallertauer) are in the hop trade category ‘finest aroma’; the remaining 4 % (Perle and Hallertauer Tradition) are in the category ‘aroma’.\nTettnanger Hopfen are also characterised by a high level of homogeneity.\nThis is proven by the annual external quality examination of hop batches delivered to Tettnang’s hop laboratory.\nFor the Tettnanger variety this was also confirmed by Hohenheim University and for the Hallertauer Mittelfrüher variety by the Anheuser/Busch brewery.\nTettnang hops have a reputation which extends well beyond regional boundaries. The delicate aroma of the hops from Tettnang has enamoured connoisseurs in Japan and the USA alike. One example of the respect and association with quality enjoyed by Tettnang hops can be found in the USA, where it is not rare for brewers to put a label on their kegs stating that the contents have been ‘Brewed with Tettnang Hops’. The quality of Tettnang hops means that they always attract the highest selling prices (EU annual reports in the 1990s, annual reports from 1990 to 2000 of the Bayerische Landesanstalt; P. Heidtmann, ‘Grünes Gold’, 1994, pp. 368 and 369). The lives of the citizens of Tettnang revolve around hops, a fact borne out by the regional structures and events which focus on Tettnang hops. The Tettnang Hop Museum, which opened its doors in 1995, bears witness to the town’s fascination with hop-growing. A 4 km educational trail tells interested visitors all they need to know about Tettnang hops. A 42 km circular path takes cyclists through the Tettnang hop-growing region. Every year in August, shortly before the harvest, the citizens of Tettnang come together to celebrate the long tradition of their ‘green gold’ at the Hop Festival in Tettnang-Kau. And finally, every two years the Tettnang Hop Highnesses are elected (one Hop Queen and two Princesses) as ambassadors for Tettnang hops at home and abroad.",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
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    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/482/annex/II/division/SINGLE/division/5/division/5.2",
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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