ChinookvsSticklebract
Chinook and Sticklebract 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
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Sticklebract
Citrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Sticklebract |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 6–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 35–45% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.75–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 14–64% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 7–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 3–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |