ChinookvsHORT9909

Chinook and HORT9909 are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineSpicy

Only in Chinook

ResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetCitrusLemonNobleBlack currant

Property

PropertyChinookHORT9909
Alpha acid11.5–15%6–10%
Beta acid3–4%3–4%
Co-humulone27–35%27–29%
Total oil1–2.7 mL-
Myrcene20–30%49–51%
Humulene18–24%11–13%
Caryophyllene9–11%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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