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Tomahawk

Dual PurposeVery High AlphaUS
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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

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