Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
-
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 Aquila
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aquila
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Only in Tomahawk
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Property
| Property | Aquila | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.9% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.9% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 46% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 61–63% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 2–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |