ChinookvsEmerald Spire
Chinook and Emerald Spire 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
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Emerald Spire
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Emerald Spire
PeachFruityWhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleMelonHoneydew
Property
| Property | Chinook | Emerald Spire |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 8.6–13% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 38–39% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 36–37% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |