ChinookvsSouthern Promise
Chinook and Southern Promise are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Southern Promise
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyBerryCitrusFloral
Property
| Property | Chinook | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 21–25% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |