Boadicea
Alpha acid
7.5–10%
Beta acid
3.2–4.5%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
United Kingdom
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Boadicea
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Boadicea
FloralBlossomFruity
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Boadicea | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.5–10% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–29% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2.2 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–19% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Green Bullet