Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Adeena
HerbalSpicyFloralLemonPine
Only in Tomahawk
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Adeena | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |