Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Taiheke
TropicalGrapefruitLemonLimeFloralSpicy
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |