BorvsChinook

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

Bor

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Czech Republic

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 Bor

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

SpicyPine

Only in Bor

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Only in Chinook

ResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Property

PropertyBorChinook
Alpha acid6–9%11.5–15%
Beta acid3–5.5%3–4%
Co-humulone23–26%27–35%
Total oil1–2 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene-20–30%
Humulene-18–24%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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