Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineGrapefruit
Only in Chinook
ResinSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |