ChinookvsMarynka

Chinook and Marynka 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

Marynka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–12%

Beta acid

10–13%

Total oil

1.8–3.3 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Marynka

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in Chinook

PineResinSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Marynka

HayLicoriceLemonAniseEarthyHerbalCitrus

Property

PropertyChinookMarynka
Alpha acid11.5–15%7.5–12%
Beta acid3–4%10–13%
Co-humulone27–35%26–33%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.8–3.3 mL
Myrcene20–30%28–31%
Humulene18–24%33–36%
Caryophyllene9–11%10–13%
Farnesene0–1%1–3%
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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