ChinookvsNobility Blend
Chinook and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Property
| Property | Chinook | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |