Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chelan
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tillicum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Chelan
FloralFruityMild
Only in Tillicum
Stone fruit
Property
| Property | Chelan | Tillicum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 13.5–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 9.5–11.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | 13–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |