TomahawkvsWild Wolf

Tomahawk and Wild Wolf 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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Wild Wolf

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Tomahawk

CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Property

PropertyTomahawkWild Wolf
Alpha acid15–17.5%8.25%
Beta acid4.5–6%5.88%
Co-humulone28–35%-
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%-
Humulene9–14%-
Caryophyllene6–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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