Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lawton
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Dank
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyCannabis
Only in Lawton
PungentWoodyEarthy
Property
| Property | Chinook | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | - |
| Humulene | 18–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |