ChinookvsSuper Pride

Chinook and Super Pride 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

Super Pride

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–16.3%

Beta acid

4.5–8%

Total oil

3–4 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Super Pride

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Resin

Only in Chinook

PineGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Super Pride

FruityMild

Property

PropertyChinookSuper Pride
Alpha acid11.5–15%12.5–16.3%
Beta acid3–4%4.5–8%
Co-humulone27–35%25–50%
Total oil1–2.7 mL3–4 mL
Myrcene20–30%34–42%
Humulene18–24%1–2%
Caryophyllene9–11%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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