BrooklynvsChinook

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

Brooklyn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 Brooklyn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Chinook

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitSpicy

Only in Brooklyn

TropicalPassion fruitHay

Only in Chinook

PineResinDankCannabis

Property

PropertyBrooklynChinook
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%11.5–15%
Beta acid8–10%3–4%
Co-humulone26%27–35%
Total oil-1–2.7 mL
Myrcene-20–30%
Humulene-18–24%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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