Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Idaho 7
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineResinGrapefruit
Only in Chinook
SpicyDankCannabis
Only in Idaho 7
Black currantTropicalCitrusApricotOrangePapayaFloralBlack currantEarthy
Property
| Property | Chinook | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |