Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chelan
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Chelan
FloralCitrusFruityMild
Property
| Property | Chinook | Chelan |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 8.5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 33–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 12–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |