Super PridevsTomahawk

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

Super Pride

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–16.3%

Beta acid

4.5–8%

Total oil

3–4 mL

Australia

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 Super Pride

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Super Pride

ResinFruityMild

Only in Tomahawk

CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion

Property

PropertySuper PrideTomahawk
Alpha acid12.5–16.3%15–17.5%
Beta acid4.5–8%4.5–6%
Co-humulone25–50%28–35%
Total oil3–4 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene34–42%45–55%
Humulene1–2%9–14%
Caryophyllene5–9%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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