ChinookvsFalconer's Flight 7CS

Chinook and Falconer's Flight 7CS 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

Falconer's Flight 7CS

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–10.5%

Beta acid

4.7–5.1%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Falconer's Flight 7CS

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Only in Falconer's Flight 7CS

FruityCitrusEarthy

Property

PropertyChinookFalconer's Flight 7CS
Alpha acid11.5–15%9–10.5%
Beta acid3–4%4.7–5.1%
Co-humulone27–35%48%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.3–2 mL
Myrcene20–30%40–55%
Humulene18–24%13–18%
Caryophyllene9–11%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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