TomahawkvsZenia

Tomahawk and Zenia 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

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Zenia

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusOnion

Only in Tomahawk

Black currantLicoriceCurry

Only in Zenia

DankResinOrangeFruityPineMarmaladeGarlic

Property

PropertyTomahawkZenia
Alpha acid15–17.5%11–14%
Beta acid4.5–6%4.4–5.1%
Co-humulone28–35%-
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL0.7–2.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%-
Humulene9–14%-
Caryophyllene6–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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