Olicana
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
-
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 Olicana
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 myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Olicana
GrapefruitMangoPassion fruitFloral
Only in Tomahawk
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Olicana | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–20% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–9% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |