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Tahoma

Citrus-forward, with spice and floral.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus3
  • Spice2
  • Floral1
  • Herbal1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
6.0–8.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
7.0–9.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
0.9 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
16%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.5 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Tahoma

Common questions

What can I substitute for Tahoma?
Pilot (both citrus forward; higher alpha, 9.5% vs 7.2%), Challenger (both citrus forward), and Yakima Gold (closest flavor match, leans citrus).
What does Tahoma taste like?
Citrus-forward, with spice and floral.
What is Tahoma's alpha acid?
6.0–8.5%
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