ChinookvsChallenger
Chinook and Challenger 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
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Challenger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Chinook | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 30–42% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |