Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 mL
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 Olympic
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Olympic
Spicy
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Olympic | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |