ZeniavsTomahawk

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

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 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 Zenia

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tomahawk

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OnionCitrus

Only in Zenia

DankResinOrangeFruityPineMarmaladeGarlic

Only in Tomahawk

Black currantLicoriceCurry

Property

PropertyZeniaTomahawk
Alpha acid11–14%15–17.5%
Beta acid4.4–5.1%4.5–6%
Co-humulone-28–35%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-9–14%
Caryophyllene-6–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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