ChinookvsDr. Rudi

Chinook and Dr. Rudi are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Dr. Rudi

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12%

Beta acid

7–8.5%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

New Zealand

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 Dr. Rudi

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineResin

Only in Chinook

GrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Dr. Rudi

Lemongrass

Property

PropertyChinookDr. Rudi
Alpha acid11.5–15%10–12%
Beta acid3–4%7–8.5%
Co-humulone27–35%36–39%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.3–1.6 mL
Myrcene20–30%28–30%
Humulene18–24%33–34%
Caryophyllene9–11%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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