Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick X13459
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Only in X13459
FloralTropicalPeachStrawberry
Property
| Property | Tomahawk | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |