Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zenith
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Only in Zenith
Floral
Property
| Property | Tomahawk | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 25% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 51–53% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 18–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |