Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
HORT9909
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
| Property | Chinook | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |