Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick HBC 630
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 HBC 630
CherryFloralHerbalCitrusRaspberryTropicalCandyFruity
Property
| Property | Chinook | HBC 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |