Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Sovereign
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.1–3.1%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Sovereign
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Sovereign
MintFruityFloralGrassyHerbalPear
Property
| Property | Chinook | Sovereign |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.1–3.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.6–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 20–31% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–4% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |