Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 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 Aurora
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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
Spicy
Only in Aurora
FloralLemongrassNoble
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Aurora | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |