ChinookvsMoutere

Chinook and Moutere 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

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineGrapefruit

Only in Chinook

ResinSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Moutere

TropicalPassion fruitHayEarthy

Property

PropertyChinookMoutere
Alpha acid11.5–15%17.5–19.5%
Beta acid3–4%8–10%
Co-humulone27–35%24–28%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene20–30%22–23%
Humulene18–24%15–16%
Caryophyllene9–11%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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