Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
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 Orion
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Orion
Spicy
Only in Tomahawk
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Orion | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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