Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chelan
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick TNT Blend
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFruity
Only in Chelan
FloralMild
Only in TNT Blend
Green
Property
| Property | Chelan | TNT Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 11.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | - |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1.3–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 12–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |