EurekavsTomahawk

Eureka and Tomahawk are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Eureka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17–20%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.4 mL

United States

Tomahawk

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Eureka

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tomahawk

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusBlack currant

Only in Eureka

HerbalDarkMintPeachPineStone fruitMandarinDank

Only in Tomahawk

LicoriceCurryOnion

Property

PropertyEurekaTomahawk
Alpha acid17–20%15–17.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%4.5–6%
Co-humulone27–30%28–35%
Total oil2.5–4.4 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene42–44%45–55%
Humulene29–30%9–14%
Caryophyllene0–1%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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