Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Atlas
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Atlas
FloralLime
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Atlas | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–11% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 13–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |