ChinookvsMandarina Bavaria
Chinook and Mandarina Bavaria are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Resin
Only in Chinook
PineGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusHerbalTropical
Property
| Property | Chinook | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |