Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Loral
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Loral
FloralBlack currantCitrusDarkFruity
Property
| Property | Chinook | Loral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 10–17% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 1.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.5–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 52–58% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |