Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Zeus
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantLicoriceCurry
Only in Zeus
Pungent
Only in Tomahawk
CitrusOnion
Property
| Property | Zeus | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17.5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 2.4–4.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 9–18% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |