AtlasvsChinook

Atlas and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Atlas

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–11%

Beta acid

4%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

Slovenia

Chinook

Dual purpose

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

PropertyAtlasChinook
Alpha acid5–11%11.5–15%
Beta acid4%3–4%
Co-humulone36–38%27–35%
Total oil1.3–1.6 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene58–59%20–30%
Humulene8–10%18–24%
Caryophyllene3–5%9–11%
Farnesene13–14%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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