Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Olympic
- 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 Olympic
Citrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Olympic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 10.6–13.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 31% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.86–2.55 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 7–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |