Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
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 Herald
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Herald
OrangeGrapefruitClean
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Herald | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |