Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aquila
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aquila
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Only in Chinook
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Property
| Property | Aquila | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.9% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.9% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 46% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 61–63% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 2–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |