Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
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 Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Hydra | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |