Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
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 Caliente
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Caliente
PeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Caliente | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |