ChallengervsChinook
Challenger and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 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 Challenger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Challenger | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |