ChinookvsBarbe Rouge
Chinook (dual purpose) and Barbe Rouge (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Property
| Property | Chinook | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |