Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Motueka
- 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 Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Chinook | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |