Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Tahoma
Alpha acid
7–8.2%
Beta acid
8.5–9.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Delta
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Tahoma
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Delta
Melon
Only in Tahoma
LemonGrapefruitCedarPineOrangeWoody
Property
| Property | Delta | Tahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 7–8.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 8.5–9.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 15–17% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 67–72% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 9–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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