Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Herald
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Chinook
PineResinSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Herald
OrangeCitrusClean
Property
| Property | Chinook | Herald |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 35–37% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 14–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |