ChinookvsFirst Gold
Chinook and First Gold 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
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick First Gold
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalOrangeHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Chinook | First Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 5.6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.3–4.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 24–28% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |