ChinookvsMagnat

Chinook and Magnat are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Magnat

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

2.8–7%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Magnat

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Magnat

LilacFloralChamomileWoodyCitrusLemon

Property

PropertyChinookMagnat
Alpha acid11.5–15%11–16%
Beta acid3–4%2.8–7%
Co-humulone27–35%21–25%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene20–30%30–59%
Humulene18–24%16–20%
Caryophyllene9–11%7–8%
Farnesene0–1%5–6%
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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