Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
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 Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
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
Pine
Only in Caliente
CitrusPeachStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Caliente | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 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 |