Satus
Alpha acid
12–14.5%
Beta acid
8.5–9%
Total oil
1.5–2.8 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 Satus
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Satus
Clean
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Satus | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14.5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–9% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 32–35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.8 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |