Buzz BulletsvsChinook
Buzz Bullets and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Buzz Bullets
Alpha acid
8–10%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
United States
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Buzz Bullets
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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 Buzz Bullets
CitrusFloral
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Buzz Bullets | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–30% |
| Humulene | - | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |