HORT9909vsTomahawk

HORT9909 and Tomahawk are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 HORT9909

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusBlack currant

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNoblePine

Only in Tomahawk

LicoriceCurryOnion

Property

PropertyHORT9909Tomahawk
Alpha acid6–10%15–17.5%
Beta acid3–4%4.5–6%
Co-humulone27–29%28–35%
Total oil-2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene49–51%45–55%
Humulene11–13%9–14%
Caryophyllene4–5%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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