Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
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 Horizon
- 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 Horizon
FloralCitrusFloral
Property
| Property | Chinook | Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 8.8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 16–19% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |