Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Saaz (US)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Property
| Property | Chinook | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–13% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |