Styrian EaglevsTomahawk

Styrian Eagle and Tomahawk are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

Tomahawk

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Styrian Eagle

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currant

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaPinePeach

Only in Tomahawk

CitrusLicoriceCurryOnion

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleTomahawk
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%15–17.5%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4.5–6%
Co-humulone20–23%28–35%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene52–60%45–55%
Humulene0–2.5%9–14%
Caryophyllene4–7%6–10%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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