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Tahoma

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About

Released in 2013 by the USDA and Washington State University, Tahoma is the daughter of Glacier. With alpha content higher than its parent, Tahoma features very low cohumulone giving it a subtle, yet lovely lemon citrus aroma and flavor with undertones of orange, woodiness and spice.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

OrangeLemonGrapefruitCedarPineGreen MelonFloralPepper

Recommended Beer Styles

Blonde AleWheatLager

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
67-72%
Humulene
9-11%
Caryophyllene
2.9-3.5%
Farnesene
≥1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid7.2 - 8.2%
Beta Acid8.5 - 9.5%
Co-Humulone15-17%

Technical Details

Total Oil1-2 mL/100g
HSI0.25
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 75% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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