Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Omega
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
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Only in Omega
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Property
| Property | Chinook | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 29% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |