TomahawkvsYeoman

Tomahawk and Yeoman 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

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Tomahawk

Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Property

PropertyTomahawkYeoman
Alpha acid15–17.5%12–16%
Beta acid4.5–6%4–5%
Co-humulone28–35%25%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene45–55%47–49%
Humulene9–14%19–21%
Caryophyllene6–10%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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