TriumphvsTomahawk

Triumph and Tomahawk are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

United States

Tomahawk

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Triumph

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Triumph

SpicyPineOrangePeachLimeFruity

Only in Tomahawk

Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion

Property

PropertyTriumphTomahawk
Alpha acid9–12%15–17.5%
Beta acid3–5%4.5–6%
Co-humulone22–26%28–35%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene25–40%45–55%
Humulene28–34%9–14%
Caryophyllene8–10%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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