Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Topaz
Alpha acid
13.7–20.1%
Beta acid
4.9–7.9%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Topaz
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineResin
Only in Chinook
GrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Topaz
LycheeCloveGrassyTropicalPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Chinook | Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 13.7–20.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.9–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 47–53% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.3–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 18–56% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 8–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |