ChinookvsBramling Cross
Chinook and Bramling Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Bramling Cross
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Only in Bramling Cross
Black currantLoganberryVanillaLemon
Property
| Property | Chinook | Bramling Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 5–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 33–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 29–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 14–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |