ChinookvsNZH-107

Chinook and NZH-107 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

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick NZH-107

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in Chinook

PineResinSpicyDankCannabis

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruitCitrus

Property

PropertyChinookNZH-107
Alpha acid11.5–15%8–11%
Beta acid3–4%5–7%
Co-humulone27–35%27–31%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.4–2.2 mL
Myrcene20–30%55–65%
Humulene18–24%7–10%
Caryophyllene9–11%4–8%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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