ChinookvsStirling

Chinook and Stirling 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

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

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

When to pick Stirling

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusFloral

Property

PropertyChinookStirling
Alpha acid11.5–15%6–12%
Beta acid3–4%4–6%
Co-humulone27–35%21–28%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene20–30%44–48%
Humulene18–24%19–23%
Caryophyllene9–11%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%11–17%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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