TomahawkvsVista

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

Tomahawk

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Vista

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Tomahawk

Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion

Only in Vista

TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenSweetFloral

Property

PropertyTomahawkVista
Alpha acid15–17.5%8–12%
Beta acid4.5–6%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone28–35%29–31%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL0.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene45–55%30–40%
Humulene9–14%18–22%
Caryophyllene6–10%10–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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