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
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Falconer's Flight 7CS
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
| Property | Chinook | Falconer's Flight 7CS |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 9–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.7–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 48% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 13–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |