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Tomahawk
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About
Tomahawk is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process. Tomahawk has aroma descriptors that include black pepper, licorice, curry and subtle citrus.
Origin
It was developed in the 1980s by Charles Zimmerman who had worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture until 1979 and who subsequently held positions with various private hop-processing and trading companies.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
CitrusBlack PepperLicoriceCurryOnionPungent
Recommended Beer Styles
IPAAmerican Pale AleStoutBarleywineLager
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
45-55%
Humulene
9-14%
Caryophyllene
6-10%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid14.0 - 18.0%
Beta Acid4.5 - 6.0%
Co-Humulone28-35%
Technical Details
Total Oil2.5-4.5 mL/100g
HSI
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop