Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
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 Petoskey
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungentPineapple
Only in Tomahawk
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Petoskey | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.1% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.16% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |