ChinookvsSticky Fingers Blend

Chinook and Sticky Fingers Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyDank

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitCannabis

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityEarthy

Property

PropertyChinookSticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid11.5–15%11.92%
Beta acid3–4%4.59%
Co-humulone27–35%28–29%
Total oil1–2.7 mL-
Myrcene20–30%-
Humulene18–24%-
Caryophyllene9–11%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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