Wild WolfvsTomahawk

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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

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 Wild Wolf

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

When to pick Tomahawk

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Only in Tomahawk

CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion

Property

PropertyWild WolfTomahawk
Alpha acid8.25%15–17.5%
Beta acid5.88%4.5–6%
Co-humulone-28–35%
Total oil-2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-9–14%
Caryophyllene-6–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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