Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Phoenix
Alpha acid
8–13.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–3 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Phoenix
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineSpicy
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Only in Phoenix
MolassesChocolateFloral
Property
| Property | Chinook | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 8–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.3–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 24–33% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 23–25% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 29–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |