Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Mistral
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3.1–3.8%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Mistral
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Mistral
CitrusFloralMelonGrapesWinePearPassion fruitKumquatMango
Property
| Property | Chinook | Mistral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.1–3.8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 29–39% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |