Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Jester
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.6–1.2 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 Jester
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Jester
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Property
| Property | Chinook | Jester |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 7–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.6–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | - |
| Humulene | 18–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |