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
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Super Pride
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
| Property | Chinook | Super Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 12.5–16.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 25–50% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 34–42% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |