Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Pioneer
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Chinook
PineResinSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Pioneer
CedarHerbalLemonCrispClean
Property
| Property | Chinook | Pioneer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 8–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 34–36% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 18–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |