Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
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 Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Property
| Property | Chinook | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |