Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitSpicy
Only in Chinook
PineResinDankCannabis
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeLemonPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |