Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Comet
Alpha acid
8–12.4%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
1–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Comet
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Chinook
PineResinSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Comet
GrassyWild
Property
| Property | Chinook | Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 8–12.4% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 34–45% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 40–65% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |