Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Belma
- 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
Grapefruit
Only in Chinook
PineResinSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Chinook | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon